Aged Care Maintenance & Safety Lead

Apollo Care Alliance; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Care Friends referral program

Onsite & Online development

Job summary

Vincent Court is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep the aged care home safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. You will support day-to-day maintenance, safety, and presentation, collaborating with the leadership team to ensure a comfortable, homelike environment.

We offer a fixed-term, part-time role at 32 hours per fortnight with Monday and Tuesday shifts. Compensation starts at $29.98/hour plus penalties, 12% super, and 17.5% leave loading, plus salary packaging

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Officer.
• Trade Certificate (desirable).
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks.
• Unlimited working rights in Australia – MANDATORY.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to operate gardening tools and equipment safely.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating outdoor spaces.
• Compassionate and patient with aged care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental safety audits and address hazards.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance per schedules.
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests promptly.
• Perform general tasks and coordinate external contractors.
• Assist with room setups and equipment moves.
• Maintain grounds and gardens to a safe standard.
• Support waste management practices and coordinate specialised services.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and escalate critical safety issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Compassionate & patient

Education

Trade Certificate

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

Vincent Court is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep the aged care home safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. You will support day-to-day maintenance, safety, and presentation, collaborating with the leadership team to ensure a comfortable, homelike environment.

We offer a fixed-term, part-time role at 32 hours per fortnight with Monday and Tuesday shifts. Compensation starts at $29.98/hour plus penalties, 12% super, and 17.5% leave loading, plus salary packaging