Maintenance Officer
- Casual role for two months with possibility of extension
- Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and compliance in residential aged care facilities
- Coordinate external contractors and perform minor repairs
- Casual role for two months with possibility of extension
- Join a collaborative team in a customer facing role
About the Opportunity
Davies Stewart is partnering with a highly respected, values-driven provider of residential aged care services to secure a dedicated Maintenance Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Candidate who is passionate about maintaining safe, functional, and well-presented environments for elderly residents across South Australia.
In this role based in metropolitan Adelaide, you will take ownership of day-to-day site maintenance, compliance, and asset management, ensuring that facilities consistently support the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership and accountability for day-to-day maintenance, safety, compliance, and presentation of the allocated residential aged care facility.
- Deliver proactive preventative, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across buildings, grounds, infrastructure, plant, and equipment.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance issues, hazards, and emerging risks before they impact residents or operations.
- Coordinate and oversee external contractors, trades, and service providers, ensuring strict adherence to site safety protocols and work order timeframes.
- Complete routine statutory, regulatory, and organisational checks on time, maintaining accurate records to support audit and accreditation requirements.
- Perform minor repairs, electrical visual inspections for resident equipment, and support site preparedness for emergency events.
- Participate in an after-hours and emergency response roster as required to maintain business continuity.
About You
To thrive in this opportunity, you will bring hands-on technical expertise and a compassionate, resident-focused approach:
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in building maintenance and/or plant and equipment maintenance.
- Trade qualifications or certificate qualifications relevant to building maintenance, facilities management, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades (highly desirable).
- Previous experience working within residential aged care, healthcare, or a similarly regulated environment is advantageous.
- Strong fault-finding skills combined with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and building management systems.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage respectfully with vulnerable people, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, current driver's licence, and availability to participate in an on-call roster.
Apply Now
To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.
Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.
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