Maintenance Officer
- Carry out routine repairs, preventative maintenance and grounds upkeep at a residential aged care facility.
- Coordinate contractors, maintain accurate asset and maintenance records, and support safety and compliance.
- Work independently and collaboratively to provide a safe, welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors.
Permanent Full-Time OpportunityImmediate Start AvailableGenerous leave & tax benefits
Maintenance Officer | Residential Aged Care
Churches of Christ Qld| Palms Aged Care, Ingham
Permanent Full-Time
About the opportunity
As a Maintenance Officer with Churches of Christ at Palms Aged Care, Ingham, you'll play an important role in ensuring our facilities, equipment and grounds remain safe, functional and welcoming for residents, visitors and staff.
Working closely with the service leadership team, you will undertake a variety of maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance activities that support a comfortable living environment and contribute to the wellbeing, dignity and quality of life of our residents.
What you'll be responsible for
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure buildings, equipment and facilities remain safe and operational.
- Maintain gardens, grounds and outdoor areas to create a well-presented and welcoming environment.
- Complete preventative maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime and support compliance requirements.
- Coordinate and support contractors on site, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and utilise asset management systems as required.
- Contribute to a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors and staff.
About you
You are a hands-on and reliable maintenance professional who takes pride in maintaining safe, functional and welcoming environments. You enjoy problem-solving, managing competing priorities and working independently while contributing to a positive team culture.
You'll ideally bring:
Essential Requirements
- Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills, including Outlook and internet-based systems.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Full working rights in Australia (we are unable to sponsor at this time).
Desirable Experience
- Minimum 12 months' experience in a maintenance, handyman or similar role.
- Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
- Experience working within aged care, healthcare or a similar environment.
- Experience undertaking general repairs, preventative maintenance and grounds maintenance.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.
Why Join Churches of Christ?
Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration and superannuation.
- Salary packaging - the ability to take up an ATO-supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent and entertainment) paid from your gross income before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, depending on individual circumstances.
- Generous annual leave to support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.
How to Apply
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