Trade Officer

The Trade Officer will be hands-on to respond to minor renovations, refurbishment and support all site related issues.

Join Team TLC – Trade Officer (Handy Person)

Location: South East locations – Noble Park, Mordialloc, Frankston North, Hallam

Job Type: Full-time + occasional out-of-hours

Join one of Australia's leading healthcare providers and play a key role in maintaining and improving our growing network of aged care residences, medical centres and healthcare facilities.

As a Trade Officer, you will support the delivery of high-quality building services, maintenance operations, compliance activities and minor project works across multiple sites.

About the Role

The Trade Officer will be responsible for coordinating and delivering building services, maintenance works, regulatory compliance activities and minor refurbishments across TLC Healthcare sites. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and consultants to ensure facilities remain safe, operational and compliant.

This is a hands-on role that combines technical trade expertise, contractor management and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate building maintenance and service delivery across multiple healthcare sites.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building, safety, accessibility and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractor engagement, quotations and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor building services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and general construction systems.
• Assist with minor capital works, refurbishments and project delivery.
• Support post-completion maintenance activities across existing facilities.
• Conduct site inspections, condition assessments and compliance audits.
• Manage maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain accurate records, project documentation and defect registers.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost efficiencies.
• Promote workplace safety and support TLC's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Construction or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in building maintenance services.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and healthcare-related regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance works, contractors and minor projects.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial construction environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-based software platforms.

Desirable

• Experience within aged care, healthcare or medical facilities.
• Experience working on projects valued from $25K to $40M.
• Experience with Aconex, TeamBinder or similar project management software.
• Test and Tag qualifications.
• Electrical trade background
• Ability to read and interpret structural, mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural drawings

What We're Looking For

You are a proactive and solutions-focused professional who:

• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Has a strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Can effectively balance competing priorities.
• Builds positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Enjoys being hands-on and seeing projects through to completion.
• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude and commitment to continuous improvement. 

What You’ll Need

• White Card
• Relevant trade qualifications
• COVID-19 vaccinations (3 doses)
• 2026 flu vaccination
• NDIS Check (includes Police Clearance)
• Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia

What You’ll Get

• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Free gym membership
• Discounted health insurance
• Access to TLC Employee Shopping Portal with wholesale discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing initiatives

Why Join TLC Healthcare?

• Be part of a growing and respected healthcare organisation.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of healthcare, aged care and community facilities.
• Contribute to projects that positively impact residents, patients and staff.
• Collaborative and values-driven culture.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Apply now and help us create safe, compliant and exceptional environments for our residents, patients and teams.

For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@tlchealthcare.com.au  

To learn more about the benefits of joining Team TLC, please visit our website tlchealthcare.com.au

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.        

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.        

TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.       

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.