A note from the Director

The following information will provide an overview of the services and amenities available to you in the Officer area. The details by no means cover all the aspects of life in Officer so we invite you to contact us should there be any further questions or information you require. As part of the First National Real Estate Network with offices all over Australia & New Zealand and connections around the world, we can offer a complete real estate service whether you are selling in your current area or buying here in Officer.

With Officer rapidly expanding a Neilson Partners office will be opening on a dedicated site in Officer in the future, though in the meantime if you would like assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Pakenham office on (03) 5941 4444 as we would be delighted to assist in making your relocation as easy as possible. On behalf of the First National Real Estate Network, we wish you every success and look forward to welcoming you into our community. 

- Matt Clark

First National Real Estate members are in a unique position to provide real estate services to assist clients involved in relocating their families for work and other reasons.

First National Real Estate agencies are networked across Australia with state of the art technology systems that provide instant e-mail communication via the Internet. The unique First National Real Estate Referral System, which operates between member agencies, is a cornerstone of the First National service, providing you with quick and relevant information on your property requirements – whether selling, buying or renting a home.

First National Real Estate is the largest national network of its kind with sales in Residential, Commercial and Rural Property exceeding $8.2 billion worth of property from over 55,000 sales. No other network can offer clients the advanced technology systems to simplify the hassle of selecting a home to buy or rent.

First National Real Estate will assist in finding properties to rent, buy and even organise the sale of your property in your current location if necessary.

First National Real Estate members are committed to delivering superior levels of professional service. Across the country through the network of more than 350 member agencies, clients can be assured of consistent, courteous and skilful service. Many have commenced to implement the First National Best Practice quality systems program.

Moving is never easy, but with First National Real Estate you’re in good hands.

Right from its humble beginnings in 1917 First National Real Estate Neilson Partners has established itself as a force in property sales and management with its three strategically placed offices in, Narre Warren, Berwick and Pakenham.

First National Real Estate Neilson Partners Group means service is guaranteed to be better than ever at Pakenham. 

Neilson Partners has a reputation for excellence and has been involved in the marketing, sale and management of residential, commercial, industrial and rural real estate.  The Berwick office, serviced by experienced and professional staff will provide the expertise and service required to exceed your expectations at all times.

First National Neilson Partners offers residents of Officer:

• Residential Sales

• Commercial & Industrial Sales

• Rural sales

• Residential and Commercial Property Management services

​A hub of activity, Officer is a suburb located in the Cardinia Shire local government area of South Eastern Outer Melbourne, Victoria. The Officer town centre has become an exciting and vibrant hub of activity with a buzzing town square, shops, restaurants, community centres and parklands. Officer has now become the ‘go to’ place for shopping and socialising, services and sports, transport and entertainment, business and community.

There are numerous options for both Primary and Secondary schooling available in and around officer including Officer Primary School, Beaconhills P-12, St. Brigids Catholic Primary School, Maranatha Christian School P-12, St. Francis Xavier P-12, Haileybury ELC, P-12, St. Margarets P-12 and Heritage College P-12. Monash University and Chisholm Institute of TAFE, both outstanding institutions, are located just a 10 minute commute away in Berwick and cater for Higher education needs.
 
Further existing, current and proposed features include Cardinia Shire Civic Centre, Supermarkets & specialty stores, Restaurants & cafes, Cinema complex, Library, Upgraded Train Station & Bus Interchange, Future Aquatic Centre, Performing arts space, Senior citizens centreand Youth and community centres.

Officer is a vibrant and growing newcomer to the shire, and it's population has more than tripled since the 2011 census. Only 8km’s east of Berwick and 54 kms from Melbourne, with links to major freeways, trains and buses and with many new estates, shopping precincts and sporting facilities, it is becoming the go to place for families to live.

Emergency:

Ask the operator for the service you require and wait to be connected:

• Police 000                  
• Ambulance 000         
• Fire Brigade 000         
• SES 000                     

Pakenham Police Station:    03 5945 2500

Electricity:

Energy Australia:     133 466

• Emergency:     131 779
• Services & Accounts:     133 466

Ausnet:     1300 360 795

• Emergency:     131 799

Gas:

Origin:     132 461

• Gas Leak/ Emergency:     132 771
• Account Enquiries:     132 461

Ausnet:     1300 360 795

• Emergency:     13 67 07

South East Water:               

• General Enquiries:     131 694
• Emergencies (Water & Sewerage):     132 812

Poisons Information:

• 131 126

Aged Care

• Shanagolden Aged Care Residence VMCH Ph: 5945 3700

• Millhaven Lodge Ph: 5943 3000

• McGregor Gardens Ph: 5941 9633

• Villa Maria Catholic Homes Ph: 9796 2944

• Meadowvale Ph: 1800 550 550

Caravan Parks 

• Blue Gum Residential Park- Beaconsfield Ph: 9769 8201

• Pakenham Caravan Park Ph: 5941 2004

Hotel/Motel

• Pakenham Park Motel Ph: 5941 2785

• Castello’s Pakenham Hotel Ph: 5941 1233

• Pakenham Inn Tavern Ph: 5941 5111

Real Estate

• First National Neilson Partners Sales Ph: 5941 4444

• First National Neilson Partners Rentals Ph: 5941 4444

Retirement Accommodation

• Goldcare Lifestyle Village Pakenham Ph: 0417 411 883

• Meadowvale Retirement Village Ph: 1800 550 550

• Cardinia Waters Retirement Village Ph: 1800 112 955

• Evergreen Retirement Village  Ph: 5940 3477

Clubs

• Pakenham Racing Club – 420 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road, Tynong Ph: 5940 6600

• Officer Football Club - Officer Recreation Reserve, Starling Road, Officer Ph: Lachlan 0448 390 966

• R.O.C Netball Club - Officer Recreation Reserve, Starling Road, Officer Ph: 5968 1659

• Officer Cricket Club - Officer Recreation Reserve, Starling Road, Officer Ph: 5943 2213

• Officer Tennis Club - Officer Recreation Reserve, Starling Road, Officer Ph: Karina 0422 409 791

• Officer Equestrian Club - 460 Brown Road, Officer Ph: 0418 384 963

• Officer Pony Club - 460 Brown Road, Officer Ph: 0419 114 671

Parks and Recreation Reserves

• Officer recreation reserve, Starling Road, Officer Ph: 5943 2213

• Arena Park, Arena Parade, Officer

• Timbertop Neighbourhood Park, Timbertop Boulevard, Officer

• Hammerwood Green Reserve (Dog Park), Hammerwood Green, Officer

• Toomuc Reserve Princes Highway, Pakenham Ph: 0409 802 025

• Rythdale Recreation Reserve. Cnr Soldiers & Hobson Rd Ph: Harold 5942 6242​

Sporting Facilities

A feature of the area is the availability of virtually any sport you might wish to participate in. Whether you are looking for a sport for the children or for yourself, a sport for women or men, in summer or winter, indoor or outdoor, competitive or social you will find a club to suit and facilities are still increasing.

• Cardinia Life Indoor Sports Complex YMCA Ph: 5945 2888

• Officer Community Hub, 2 Parker Street, Officer. Ph: 9998 8360

• Pakenham Fitness Factory Ph: 5941 5105

• Feelgood Fitness & Ladies Only Ph: 5940 5530

• Koo Wee Rup Bowling Club Ph: 5997 1266

Primary Schools

• Officer Primary School Ph: 5943 2315

• St Bridgid's Catholic Primary School Ph: 5943 2447

• Cardinia Primary School Ph: 5998 8323 

• Chairo Christian School Cardinia Campus Ph: 5942 5632

• Pakenham Springs Primary School Ph: 5945 7400

• Pakenham Consolidated School Ph: 5941 1511 

• Pakenham Hills Primary School Ph: 5941 4436

• St Patricks Primary School Ph: 5940 2888

• Nar Nar Goon Primary School Ph: 5942 5311

• Pakenham Lakeside Primary School Ph: 5940 9532

• John Henry Primary School Ph:5908 9500

• St Clare's Primary School Ph: 5940 6777

Secondary Schools

• Officer Secondary College Ph: 5942 4000

• Maranatha Christian School Ph: 9709 7310

• St Francis Xavier College Ph: 5943 3600

• Beaconhills Christian College Ph: 1300 002 225

• Chairo Christian School Ph: 5942 5632

• Pakenham Secondary College Ph: 5941 1433

• Lakeside College Ph: 5941 7544

• Berwick Grammar School Ph: 9703 8111

• Heritage College Ph: 5943 2900

• Minaret College Ph: 5943 2058

Accountants

• D & A Proffessional Services, 439 Princes Highway, Officer Ph: 8684 9976

• RJ Tyrell & Co: 1/56 John Street, Pakenham 3810 Ph: 5941 4868

Cardinia Shire Council

Ph: 1300 787 624

• Cardinia Cultural Centre Ph: 1300 887 624

• Out of school hours care Ph: (03) 5940 2100

• Emerald Library Ph: 5968 3925

• Pakenham Library Ph: 5941 2036

Churches

• Katalyst Baptist Church Ph: 5941 3215

• Follow baptist Church Ph: 0438 775 152

• Beaconsfield Baptist Church Ph: 9707 0777

• St John's Anglican Church, Upper Beaconsfield Ph: 5944 3862

• Pakenham Baptist Church Ph: 5940 2344

• Pakenham Uniting Church Ph: 5941 3495

• Salvation Army – Pakenham Ph: 5941 4906

• St James Anglican Church Ph: 5941 1013

• St Patricks Roman Catholic Church Ph: 5940 0005

• Pakenham Upper Uniting Church Ph: 5941 3495

Community Services

• Victorian AIDS Council Ph: (03) 9865 6700

• Alcoholics Anonymous Ph: (03) 9429 1833

• Casey Community Health Service Ph: (03) 9865 6700

• Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service Ph: (03) 9793 1993

• Family Mediation & Counselling Centre Ph: (03) 1800 639 523

• Cardinia Casey Community Health Service Ph: (03) 8768 5100

• Gamblers Anonymous Ph: (03) 9696 6108

• Kids Help Line Ph: 1800 551 800

• Legal Aid Victoria Ph: (03) 1300 792 387

• The Casey Cardinia Foundation: admin@caseycardiniafoundation.org

Dentist

• Officer Dental Care  Ph: 5925 7850

• Beaconsfield Dental Ph: 9707 3508

• Cardinia Dental Ph: 5941 2993

Doctors

• Officer Medical Clinic Ph: 5940 3432

• Beaconsfield Medical Clinic Ph: 9796 1445

• Pakenham Superclinic Ph: 5941 8699

• St Antony Medical Centre & Dental Clinic Ph: 5940 5245

Finance

• Tom Smith First National Neilson Partners - Home Loans 1/418 Princes Highway Narre Warren Vic Ph : (03) 9705 4888 Fax: (03) 9704 9121  

Hospitals

• Casey Hospital (Berwick) Ph: (03) 8768 1200
• Dandenong Hospital Ph: (03) 9554 1000
• The Valley Private Hospital Ph: (03) 9790 9333
• St John of God Hospital (Berwick) Ph: (03) 9709 1414

Public Transport

Any inquiries regarding Public Transport in Casey should be directed to:

• Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Ph: 1800 800 007

• Officer Railway Station Street, Officer

• Pakenham Taxi Service Ph: 5941 1138

• V/Line Ph: 1800 800 007

Shopping Centre

• Arena Shopping Centre, Princes Hwy & Cardinia Roads, Officer

• Heritage Springs Shopping Centre - Cnr McGregor & Henry Roads, Pakenham

• Lakeside Square Shopping Centre- 9 Village Way, Pakenham

• Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre- Overland Drive, Narre Warren Ph: 9704 6666

Solicitors

• Duffy & Simon Barristers & Solicitors , 13 John Street (PO Box 75) Pakenham Vic 3810: Ph: (03) 5941 1622

• Mepstead Lawyers, 108 Main Street Pakenham Vic 3810: Contact-Tim Mepstead Ph: (03) 5941 5166

• Lempriere Legal Solicitors: 4/156 Main Street Pakenham 3810: Ph: (03) 5941 1577

Vet

• Animal Doctors @ Officer Ph: 5942 7925

• Beaconsfield Vetinary Centre Ph: 9769 8777

• Pakenham Greencross Vets Ph: (03) 5941 3944

• Racecourse Road Veterinary Clinic Ph: (03) 5941 5994

• The Vet Centre Ph: (03) 5941 4140

• Animal Emergency Centre Hallam Ph: 8795 7020

Appliance Repairs

• Nationwide Appliance Repairs Ph: 1300 652 100

• The Good Guys Pakenham Ph: 5945 5800

• Alsal Spares Ph: 5940 2157

Carpet Cleaner

• Metro Carpet & Tile Cleaning. Ph: 0407 550 297

Electrician

• T. F Gray Electricians Contact Eric Ph: 5940 2000 Mobile: 0417 371 565

• Walford Electrics Contact Nick Ph: 0408 030 853

Handyman

• Theos Handyman Service Ph: 0418 545 700

• A & C Vogel Pty Ltd Ph: 0407 052 114

Plumbers

• Luv2Plumb: Contact: Gareth Mepstead: Ph: 1300 259 053

• Gasrite Plumb & Gas Fitting Contact Andrew: Ph: 5942 7007 Mobile: 0428 551 885

Removalist

• Home Sweet Home Removals Ph: 0419 584 922