Maintenance Officer

Role overview

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Maintenance Officer to support essential health services in Dalby, Queensland. This is a practical, hands-on position focused on keeping hospital and health facility spaces safe, functional, compliant and ready to support patient care. The role offers the chance to contribute to a regional health service that values reliability, community impact and stable career growth.

What the role involves

In this position, you will help maintain the everyday operation of healthcare environments for patients, residents and staff. Your work will include looking after infrastructure, managing maintenance requests, and working with specialist contractors to ensure facilities remain dependable and meet required standards.

• Keep buildings, equipment and grounds in safe working condition
• Handle work orders independently and complete tasks to a high standard and within deadlines
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers for specialised maintenance support
• Track performance and look for ways to improve facility reliability

About you

You are reliable, practical and motivated by doing work that makes a real difference behind the scenes. You bring a responsible approach, good communication and a proactive attitude. You are comfortable solving problems on the spot, planning ahead and contributing to a workplace where people can rely on safe, well-maintained environments.

Skills and experience needed

To succeed in this role, you should have a background in hands-on maintenance or trade-related work, along with the ability to work with limited supervision, communicate clearly and maintain strong safety and quality standards.

• Experience in maintenance, construction, building work or a similar practical field
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines without close supervision
• Clear communication skills for working with internal teams and external providers
• Strong focus on safety, quality and accurate record keeping
• Capability to coordinate maintenance activities and monitor service outcomes

Desirable background

Candidates with experience in healthcare facilities or other site-based environments, as well as those with additional trade skills, will stand out. A genuine interest in maintaining safe spaces and supporting the community is especially valued.

Why join Darling Downs Health

Darling Downs Health supports more than 300,000 people across a large regional area, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south. The organisation offers meaningful work, broad career opportunities and the chance to take on responsibilities that may take much longer to access in larger health systems.

Employees can also benefit from salary packaging, generous leave, flexible working options, professional development support, study leave, inclusive culture and wellbeing resources such as EAP access, private health insurance discounts and Fitness Passport.

Additional information

This opportunity is based in Dalby and is part of the Trades occupational group. Applicants should be prepared to submit the requested documents as part of the application process. Further details about employee benefits are available through the employer’s careers information.