Home Maintenance Officer

Darebin City Council

Melbourne VIC

Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Casual/Vacation, Full time

Temporary, Full-Time (to 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension)

Salary circa to 76k p.a. plus super

Office location in Reservoir close to transport

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

In this role you will undertake a range of tasks for the effective delivery of Home Maintenance and Home Modifications services and provide information and referral to residents requiring tradesman’s assistance.

You will also:

Install essential safety equipment such as handrails and handheld showers, following specifications of referring Occupational Therapists

Complete administrative tasks and maintain accurate records relating to job activities, costs and client documentation and forms

Undertake comprehensive OHandS checks on clients and make recommendations to ensure their personal safety

Provide information and referral to clients about other City of Darebin home maintenance or other Council services they may be eligible for

Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience in a related field

Trade qualifications in carpentry or building (desirable)

Experience in home maintenance work and routine repairs

Experience in the safe use of power and hand held tools

Current Victorian driver’s licence (essential)

Current First Aid/ CPR Certificate

Employee Working with Children Card

Completion of Asbestos Identification Training and ‘working at heights’ training would be considered advantageous

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program to Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the may do so in their cover letter. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Applications close on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Angeleen Nicolosi Administration Officer Independent Living Program on 84708290 for a confidential discussion.