About Us At Orana, we create meaningful employment opportunities and support people with disability to achieve their goals through inclusive workplaces and business services. Our Business Services division delivers a range of commercial operations while creating opportunities for people of all abilities to develop skills, contribute and succeed. We are committed to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence. About the Role We are seeking a hands-on and solutions-focused Maintenance Officer to join our Business Services team. Working closely with Production and Operations Managers, you will play a critical role in maintaining equipment, facilities and production systems across multiple sites. You will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce downtime, improve efficiency and support production teams to achieve operational goals. This is a varied role that combines technical maintenance expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands and leading teams when required. What You'll Do Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Develop, implement and maintain preventative maintenance schedules across multiple sites Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance issues to minimise operational disruption Identify hazards, risks and opportunities for improvement Assist with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Manufacture or fabricate tooling, fixtures and equipment to support operational improvements Develop and maintain lock-out/tag-out procedures Establish and maintain critical spare parts inventories Provide technical support and advice to managers and supervisors Assist with site layouts, warehouse improvements and production line setups Support logistics and warehousing process improvements Production Supervision Provide direct supervision and leadership to production teams when required Support daily production activities to ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are achieved Allocate work effectively and support team performance Foster a positive, collaborative and safety-focused workplace culture Support staff development through coaching, guidance and leadership Safety & Quality Promote a strong workplace health and safety culture Ensure all work is completed in accordance with organisational policies and legislative requirements Participate in incident reporting, risk management and continuous improvement activities Monitor operational performance and contribute to quality improvement initiatives About You You are a practical and proactive maintenance professional who enjoys finding solutions, improving systems and supporting teams to succeed. You will bring: Demonstrated experience in a maintenance, production, manufacturing or industrial environment Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience coordinating preventative maintenance programs Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and 5S The ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple projects Strong communication and leadership skills A commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence Experience supervising or leading teams will be highly regarded What You'll Bring (Clearances & Training) To be successful in this role, you will have or be willing to obtain: Significant experience in a similar maintenance or production environment Trade qualification relevant to the role (desirable), such as: Welder/Fabricator Mechanical Fitter Or a similar trade qualification Current First Aid Certificate Current NDIS Worker Check National Police Check Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module Current Australian Driver's Licence Willingness to travel to regional sites as required Ability to participate in occasional out-of-hours work when necessary Why Join Orana? At Orana, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation. You'll enjoy: A diverse and hands-on role with plenty of variety Opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives The chance to work across multiple sites and projects A collaborative and supportive team environment Ongoing professional development opportunities The satisfaction of contributing to meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability If you're a practical problem-solver with maintenance expertise, leadership capability and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
