• Honesty, Trust, Respect, Concern, Love
• Part-time (0.8 FTE), Permanent.
• Based at Benalla
• $87,090.01 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enables genuine work life balance

About Odyssey House Victoria:

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About Circuit Breaker:

The Circuit Breaker Program operates under the Residential Services Program of OHV. This program is funded through Victorian and Commonwealth Government to provide a residential drug treatment program in Northeastern Victoria. Circuit Breaker Program offers a 6-week program in addition to longer term holistic treatment for residents which incorporates cognitive therapy, behavioural structures, and case planning within a physically and psychologically safe environment, enhancing and encouraging individual motivation for change.

Role Purpose:

The key purpose of the position is to work closely with the resident’s providing supervision and support in their day-to-day activities and ensuring facility maintenance needs are met.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate teamwork, empathy and work within a strengths-based approach.

Key areas of focus:

• Property Development & Maintenance
• Networking
• OHS & Quality

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Ensure the timely and quality completion of all aspects of property maintenance including buildings and grounds, horticulture and animals
• Coordinate and plan maintenance work required on the property
• Oversee the work of external contractors engaged in maintenance work
• Develop and maintain a tools and equipment register
• Ensure timely repair / replacement of damaged or lost PDM tools and equipment and materials
• Keep abreast of maintenance stock levels and replenish as necessary
• Manage and supervise PDM residents in the day-to-day tasks associated with PDM
• Delegate responsibility as necessary to PDM Co-ordinator to supervise resident work
• Facilitate regular PDM departmental meetings
• Provide residents new to PDM with induction training to ensuring safe work practices are observed at all times and residents are adequately trained in the use of equipment or designated work areas
• Review hazard forms and maintenance sheets on a regular basis to ensure that OHS matters are addressed in a timely manner

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please see attached document. 

Who are WE looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience…

• Demonstrated skills and experience in construction, building or landscaping maintenance
• Ability to apply practical approaches to projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue with the capacity for hands on involvement and ability to transfer knowledge to other
• Ability to interpret and apply information from relevant regulatory, legislative, environmental and OHS requirements, codes and standards
• Current knowledge of OH&S practices and how these apply to the job role
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, open to giving and receiving feedback about self, and the capacity to recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict
• Time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements/deadlines
• Demonstrated capacity to balance competing demands and to priorities work effectively. Capacity to continuously review and make responsive changes where needed to ensure a high standard of service delivery
• Ability to manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please see attached document.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website by clicking Apply Now (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Keir Larter and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Keir Larter, Assistant Program Manager – Circuit Breaker, on, [email protected] using the subject line: Property Development Maintenance Supervisor - Circuit Breaker enquiry via EthicalJobs or (03) 5766 6399.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.

A position description is attached.