Opportunity This Way
About Hindmarsh Shire
Located in western Victoria’s beautiful Wimmera region, Hindmarsh Shire sits between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway, bordered by the Little Desert and Wyperfeld National Parks. Here, you can enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city nearby.
Our shire is home to friendly communities across Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit, offering great local schools, safe neighbourhoods, and a relaxed pace of life. Explore scenic walking and cycling trails along rivers, lakes, and wetlands or enjoy vibrant local cafés, bakeries, and boutique shops – there is something for everyone.
Join our small, values-driven team delivering services to over 5,500 residents across 7,500 km² - and discover a place where community, opportunity, and lifestyle come together.
Due to the retirement of a longstanding employee, Hindmarsh Shire Council currently has the following vacancy:
Building Maintenance Officer
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $72,912 p.a. (plus superannuation)
Recruitment Focus Statement
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to getting the right people in the right jobs – people who contribute to a positive workplace culture by working collaboratively with their teammates and the wider organisation; innovative, solution focussed thinking; and rock-solid work ethic.
The Building Maintenance Officer will be responsible for the upkeep of Council owned buildings and facilities across Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit, Rainbow and everywhere in between. A key part of the role will be conducting Essential Safety Measure reporting, ensuring schedules are in place for routine maintenance and undertaking building maintenance activities. A background in building, carpentry or a similar role will help you succeed in this role as you will be required to undertake building works as needed. Basic computer skills will also be required. This is a highly independent role, and would suit someone who can work without direct supervision. Pride in your work, a high regard for safety, and a continuous improvement mindset will serve you well in this role.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and the application form, along with any certificates of qualification to hr@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au :
- Trade qualification in the field (builder, plumber, electrician) would be highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in building maintenance
- Ability to prioritise and plan own work and work independently
- Ability to conduct building assessments buildings and prepare reports
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check.
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.
More information and the position description are available at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/work-in-council. Applications close Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 12:00noon.
For enquiries on this position, please contact Aiden Dent, Team Leader Facilities, on 03 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.