Rochester & Elmore District Health Service – Bendigo VIC
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service
''To be a trusted leader in our local rural health care"
Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in keeping facilities and outdoor spaces safe, functional and well-presented?
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is seeking a motivated and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance Team on a permanent part-time basis (48 hours per fortnight).
This is a diverse role that combines facility and grounds maintenance with the delivery of home care maintenance services to clients throughout Rochester and surrounding communities.
Maintenance Assistant (Permanent Part Time)
48 Hours per Fortnight | Rochester, VIC
About the Role
Delivering maintenance-related home care services to community clients
Performing gardening and grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, spraying and general upkeep
Undertaking general building repairs and preventative maintenance activities
Assisting with furniture and equipment movements and facility set-ups
Maintaining workshops, tools and equipment in a clean and organised condition
Conducting inspections and identifying maintenance or safety issues
Supporting contractors and tradespersons undertaking work on-site
Contributing to a safe, welcoming and well-maintained workplace for residents, clients, staff and visitors
About You
Experience in general maintenance, gardening or grounds maintenance
Trade qualification or relevant practical experience
Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements




Strong communication and customer service skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work
Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications
A current Victorian Driver's Licence
Physical fitness and the ability to undertake outdoor work
Further information can be obtained by contacting Shaun Fitzgerald, Maintenance Team Leader on ****** or email ******.
About REDHS
Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murray River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton.
We are an integrated rural health service, providing a broad range of acute, residential aged care, preventative and primary health programs to a population of approximately 8,600 people in the Campaspe and Bendigo Shires.
We enjoy a strong relationship with our community and we are focused on delivering services that meet their needs.
Following the flood in October ****, we commenced an extensive rebuild of our facility which was completed in January ****.
Why do our staff like working for us?
When you join REDHS you are more than just a number, you are valued at REDHS and are part of our caring journey for our community




At REDHS we provide a safe well‐resourced environment that enables our staff to focus on providing great care
Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred around team connectedness, the provision of safe‐quality care, developing our workforce and supporting their well‐being
We have an onsite café that serves great coffee and you can enjoy a laugh at our social functions!
What are the benefits for you?
We offer competitive rates of pay
You will have access to generous salary packaging options which means you pay less tax and keep more of your pay
There are many learning and development opportunities on offer including an onsite educator and access to study leave
You will achieve a better work/life balance through flexible work practices including the option to purchase additional annual leave
We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program that extends to your immediate family
You will have free use of our onsite gymnasium
To keep our residents and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check and a current influenza vaccination.
All REDHS employees need the ability to clock on and off for shifts using a mobile phone App.
REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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📌 Maintenance Assistant (Bendigo)
🏢 Redhs
📍 Bendigo