Maintenance Officer

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time 0.6 (currently delivered over four parttime days (Wed - Sat) and continuing
• HEW 5 $86744 - $% Superannuation

Why work with us

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangementsto help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in both online and on campus.

As an Officer Maintenance you will:

• Independently identify prioritise and resolve maintenance issues across residences.
• Conduct inspections and ensure all work meets WHS standards and compliance requirements.
• Deliver timely customerfocused service and clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of works incidents assets and service histories.
• Support team capability share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

To be successful youll have:

• Hold relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in building or technical maintenance.
• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude problemsolving skills and sound independent decisionmaking.
• Bring extensive building maintenance experience with solid construction and compliance knowledge.
• Communicate clearly under pressure collaborate well and manage workload effectively during autonomous shifts.
• Commit to safety continuous improvement and meet special requirements including afterhours work WWCC and warden training.

Heres how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Travis Randall - Maintenance Coordinator Deakin Residential Services on

For a copy of the position description please see below:

Officer MaintenanceHEW

Applications for this position close on 28 August 2026.

Are You Ready

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Genderbased Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased violence. A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.