Mechanical Maintenance Officer

**Mechanical Maintenance Officer***

**POSITION NUMBER**:
03402

**SALARY**:
Level 6 VWGA $74,801 - $80,211 per annum

**About VenuesWest**

At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues. We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.

**Our Commitment to Workplace Diversity**

VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women in leadership, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce. Sections of the_ Equal Opportunity Act 1984_ for measures to achieve equality will be applied to this process.

This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.

**About the Role**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to undertake mechanical and general repairs and maintenance activities to maintain efficiency and high-quality presentation of our venues.

This is a permanent opportunity working full-time (38 hours per week).

Overtime and out of hours allowances are applicable.

Whilst the position will be based at HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.

**What We Offer**

Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:

- A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
- Access to staff fitness classes
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- A fantastic social club and culture program with lots of activities
- Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- 50% discount on kid’s programs
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Free on-site parking
- Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events

**About the Person**

The successful person will have demonstrated hands-on experience in general mechanical repairs including gas and arc welding and minor fabrication work and in mechanical fitting to strip down, rebuild and maintain various mechanical and hydraulic service systems.

The role requires the ability and initiative to problem solve and propose solutions in the operation of building services systems, plant, and equipment.

Skills and attributes in organising and rescheduling work priorities, completing tasks successfully and building and maintaining relationships are also important for this role.

**Application Instructions**
- copy of your current resume outlining your experience in the following area:

- Demonstrated experience and sound skills in general mechanical repairs (including experience in gas and arc welding and minor fabrication work) and mechanical fitting skills (for example, stripping, rebuilding, and maintaining various mechanical service systems including pumping equipment).

A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

**Employment Screening**

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance
- Current WA Driver’s License (C Class minimum)

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

**Essential Qualifications**
- WorkSafe ‘License to Perform High Risk Work’ for Forklift (FL); or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement
- WorkSafe ‘License to Perform High Risk Work’ for Elevated Work Platform Boom Type (WP); or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement)
- WA Construction Industry Induction White Card: or capacity to complete within 1 month of commencement.
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (RIIWHS202D); or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencemen.t
- Gas Test Atmospheres (MSMWHS217), or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement.
- Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances (TLID2003), or capacity to complete within 3 mo