Facilities Maintenance Assistant

• Fixed term role part time (0.20 FTE) until 31 December 2026 at the Bourke Campus of Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (possible extension dependent upon funding)
• Facilities Maintenance Assistant role supporting delivery of Rural Clinical Placements and Education
• Base Salary 64,904 (pro rata for 0.20 FTE) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our Bourke Campus team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of campus buildings and student accommodation across our Bourke campus region, which includes Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Lightning Ridge, Goodooga and Walgett.

The position supports student placements in our Bourke campus region and contributes to the delivery of services at the Bourke Campus. It forms part of the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (BHUDRH), which is funded under the Commonwealth Department of Health's Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• maintain clean and sanitary environments across administrative, teaching, and accommodation spaces
• implement necessary repairs and maintenance to campus buildings and student accommodation
• ensure cleaning and maintenance equipment is in good condition and used safely
• follow safety protocols and promptly report any facility-related issues
• identify and communicate facility concerns to ensure safety and well-being
• support the delivery of student placements and campus operations in the North West region
• contribute to the upkeep of facilities that support rural health education and research
• work under the supervision of the Facilities Officer and collaborate with the Campus Support Officer
• apply established processes to complete tasks and resolve routine matters within defined responsibilities.

About you

• experience in building maintenance or facilities support
• ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment safely and effectively
• strong understanding of workplace safety procedures
• proactive approach to identifying and resolving facility-related issues
• ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment
• currently living or ability to relocate to the Bourke campus region of the BHUDRH (includes Bourke, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge, Walgett, and Cobar) and any surrounding townships.
• current drivers licence

Work Rights for Australia

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

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Applications Close

Monday 29 September :59 PM