Mobile Maintenance Officer

2 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia UnitingSA Full time

**Looking for a change of pace? Join a values-driven organisation where your trade skills make a real impact.**

We’re on the hunt for a reliable, skilled and self-motivated **Mobile Maintenance Officer** to join our Property and Facilities team at **UnitingSA**. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with solid building and maintenance experience who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in doing a job well.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll handle both day-to-day maintenance issues and scheduled works across our sites - ensuring everything is safe, compliant, and up to standard. You'll also help coordinate tasks with maintenance assistants and be a go-to person for on-the-ground fixes.

**What the role involves**:

- Responding to maintenance requests and carrying out reactive and planned maintenance
- Maintaining buildings and facilities to a high standard in line with safety regulations
- Scheduling and prioritising work, including procurement of materials
- Supporting preventative maintenance programs
- Using job logging systems (training provided) and keeping accurate records
- Liaising with site staff and contractors to get the job done right, first time

**What you’ll bring**:

- Trade qualification or 5+ years’ building and maintenance experience
- Strong knowledge of tools, materials, and building codes
- Confidence reading plans and following instructions
- Excellent time management and ability to work independently
- Sound communication skills and basic computer literacy
- A current SA Driver’s Licence (essential)
- Valid DHS Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

**Why join UnitingSA?**

At **UnitingSA**, we’re not just about buildings - we’re about people. As a trusted not-for-profit organisation with over a century of service, we support South Australians through aged care, housing, mental health, disability and community services.

When you join us as a Mobile Maintenance Officer, you’re helping create safe, comfortable and well-maintained spaces where people can live with dignity, receive support, and feel at home. Whether it's fixing a leak in an aged care facility or making sure community housing is up to standard, the work you do directly supports our mission to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives.

**What We Offer**:

- **Salary Packaging**: Boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free earnings and enjoy additional savings with our Meal and Entertainment Card.
- **Leave Loading**: Enjoy a 17.5% leave loading, giving your holiday pay a well-deserved boost.
- **Wellbeing Support**: Access our Employee Assistance Programme and discounted health insurance.
- **Career Growth & Development**: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- **Flexible & Inclusive Work Environment**: Casual Fridays and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
- **Generous Parental Leave**: Receive 16 weeks of paid leave when welcoming a new addition to your family.

**Ready to apply?**

If you’re a practical, capable tradesperson who enjoys being on the road, solving problems, and keeping facilities in top shape, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to understand the role in more detail, for a confidential discussion, please contact **Geoff Watson**, Facilities Maintenance & Leasing Manager on **0400 202 553**.

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box

**Applications close Friday 13**th** June 2025.



  • Adelaide, Australia Believe Housing Australia Full time

    Full-time, permanent opportunity - make a positive impact in the community. - Work on the road servicing Believe Housing properties across the entire Metropolitan area - Generous salary packaging - maximise your take home pay! **What we offer**: - Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance* - Access to our fantastic salary...


  • Adelaide, Australia Property Maintenance SA Full time

    $27 - $32 per hour plus allowances. We are looking for a multi skilled person to join our team. This position could also suite someone who is semi-retired. Some training & ongoing support is provided. Areas we work are primarily from Salisbury to Goolwa (majority being from Morphett Vale to Prospect) with the office & workshop being at Hackham. Some of the...


  • Adelaide, Australia Property Maintenance SA Full time

    $30 - $35 per hour plus allowances and incentives. We are looking for a multi skilled person to join our team. This position could also suite someone who is semi-retired. Some training & ongoing support is provided. Areas we work are primarily from Salisbury to Goolwa (majority being from Morphett Vale to Prospect) with the office & workshop being at...

  • Maintenance Officer

    2 days ago


    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SOFITEL Full time

    **Company Description** Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality,...


  • Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Elders Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    About the roleWe are looking for a Data Maintenance Officer, to join the Elders team on a 12 month fixed term, full-time basis. The Data Maintenance Officer facilitates and maintains accurate systems data across the entire merchandise division of Elders. This role would suit a self-starter with high attention to detail and strong communication skills. ...

  • Maintenance Manager

    4 days ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Exact Contracting Full time

    Large, owned fleet of mobile plant and on-road transport equipment - Long-term role, locally based - Competitive remuneration Exact Contracting are looking for an experienced leader in heavy mobile plant and road transport maintenance to join our team at our Burton Plant Department as a **Maintenance Manager**. Reporting to the Plant Asset Manager, you...


  • Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Palladium Group, Inc. Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Coordinator, Semester and Mobility, NCP MASSAbout PalladiumPalladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 2,000 employees...


  • Adelaide SA, Australia First Security Response Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Join Our Team: Patrol Officers & Security Guards Wanted – Casual & Full-Time Opportunities (Award Rates)FSR Group Services | South Australia | Security ServicesAre you a licensed security professional seeking career growth, stability, and a new challenge?FSR Group Services, a respected and locally owned South Australian company, is hiring Patrol Officers...


  • Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Elders Full time

    Nurture. Grow. Thrive. Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all...

  • Loan Maintenance

    4 days ago


    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Heritage and People's Choice Full time

    Loan Maintenance - Lending Support Officer **About the role****: - Full-time, permanent** As a Support Officer, you will play a crucial part of ensuring our lending process runs smoothly and efficiently, providing a seamless experience for our members every step of the way. In this role, you will be responsible for loan maintenance, including preparing loan...