Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Penola War Memorial Hospital, Penola Salary: $28.53 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading - WHA2 Casual (up to 31 October 2025) Join Our Team as a Facility & Grounds Officer at Limestone Coast Local Health Network!
As the Facility & Grounds Officer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a welcoming and functional environment for our health unit.
Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of hands-on tasks, from rubbish collection and minor carpentry to painting, plumbing, and mechanical upkeep.
You'll also ensure our grounds are well-maintained, contributing to the overall aesthetic and functionality of our facility.
Join us in creating a safe and vibrant space for both staff and patients!
Key Responsibilities: Facility Maintenance Contribute to the upkeep of the health unit's interior and exterior by requesting repairs for equipment.
Coordinate and arrange for the servicing and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
Perform general facility maintenance tasks, including painting and minor repairs (not to trade standards).
Grounds Maintenance Assist with minor pruning, cutting, and other gardening tasks.
Install watering systems to enhance the grounds.
Operate basic tractor functions for grounds and sports field maintenance, including watering, mowing, and raking.
What We're Looking For: Limited experience in building and grounds maintenance.
Basic knowledge of safe working conditions and a commitment to safety.
Understanding of customer service principles and a dedication to providing excellent service.
Familiarity with computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Welfare Act and Risk Management principles.
Why Join Us?
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
The Region The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.
Your lifestyle Relaxed and affordable lifestyle Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN Applicant Information Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s) DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 882638 Enquiries Megan Kennett Associate Nurse Unit Manager Phone: 8737 2311 Email: ****** Application Closing Date Friday 31st October 2025, 11:55PM Attachments 882638 WHA2 Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines