Aged Care Maintenance Lead – Hands-On, Full-Time

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Campbell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) seeks a proactive Maintenance Officer for our Campbell residential aged care facility. You will own upkeep, coordinate repairs, and keep environments safe and well‑maintained.

Key duties include preventive maintenance scheduling, safety checks, and liaising with external contractors to deliver high‑quality maintenance services. A relevant trade background and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in building systems (plumbing, electrical, general upkeep).
• Ability to plan preventive maintenance and address issues promptly.
• Experience coordinating external contractors for repairs and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility regularly to identify maintenance needs across plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Coordinate or perform repairs to keep equipment and systems safe and efficient.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to minimise breakdowns.
• Regular checks of critical systems such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and infection control requirements in aged care.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialised work and maintain service records.

Skills

Trade skills

Maintenance planning

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

CMMS/CAFM knowledge

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CMMS/CAFM

Job description

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) seeks a proactive Maintenance Officer for our Campbell residential aged care facility. You will own upkeep, coordinate repairs, and keep environments safe and well‑maintained.

Key duties include preventive maintenance scheduling, safety checks, and liaising with external contractors to deliver high‑quality maintenance services. A relevant trade background and driver’s license are required.