Officer, Maintenance

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $83407 - $% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Maintenance Officer you will:

• Independently identify assess and resolve maintenance issues during after-hours.
• Prioritise and manage tasks to ensure continuity of service and safety across facilities.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and ensure handover to the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Conduct routine inspections and initiate corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.

To be successful youll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Relevant building maintenance and construction knowledge

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) on .

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD - Officer Maintenance

Applications for this position close on Friday 5th June.

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.