Caretaker

Community Housing Ltd; Melbourne; À distance; AUD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Salary continuance

Wellbeing initiatives (EAP)

Résumé du poste

Community Housing Limited (CHL) invites applications for a permanent full-time Caretaker based in Hampton or Brighton. Join our facilities team to maintain safe, well-kept residential assets and support residents with friendly service.

You will perform handyperson tasks, cleaning, and coordinate with contractors while upholding CHL safety policies. We foster an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace with opportunities to make a social impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, janitorial or handyperson roles.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with openness to working with people from all walks of life.
• Ability to take responsibility, work independently and manage multiple tasks to completion.

Responsabilités

• Performing general handyperson tasks (minor repairs, painting, upkeep).
• Daily cleaning to maintain neat and hygienic residential areas.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programs and liaising with contractors.
• Conducting regular site inspections and reporting issues.
• Assisting with resident move-ins and move-outs.
• Responding promptly to resident service requests.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service with a diverse range of residents.
• Ensuring safe working practices in line with CHL health and safety policies.

Connaissances

Caretaking experience

Planning & organisation

Communication & interpersonal

Independent work

IT basics

WHS induction card

Police check & WWCC

Description du poste

• Make a real impact - maintain safe, quality housing with purpose!
• Hands on Caretaking role with resident interaction-potential for extension
• Diverse responsibilities – be proactive in our friendly team environment

About Us

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to creating safe, secure and affordable housing solutions for individuals and families in need. Managing over 12,0000 properties across diverse communities, we are driven by a collaborative team culture and a shared mission to support vulnerable populations through sustainable housing.

We are currently seeking resilient and dedicated Caretakers to join our team. These permanent full time roles are based in Hampton OR Brighton in the South East. This role is vital in maintaining the quality and safety of our residential assets, ensuring our residents live in well-kept, welcoming environments.

The Role??

As a Caretaker, you will be responsible for the upkeep of residential properties within the portfolio. Working as part of our facilities management team, your duties will include:

• Performing general handyperson tasks (minor repairs, painting, upkeep)
• Daily cleaning to maintain neat and hygienic residential areas
• Supporting preventative maintenance programs and liaising with contractors
• Conducting regular site inspections and reporting issues
• Assisting with resident move-in’s and move outs
• Responding promptly to resident service requests
• Providing friendly, professional customer service with a diverse range of residents
• Ensuring safe working practices in line with CHL health and safety policies

About You

You’re a team player who loves to contribute and you take pride in maintaining safe and welcoming spaces. You’ll bring:

• Experience in caretaking, janitorial or handyperson roles
• Strong planning, organisation and time management abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with an openness to working with people from all walks of life
• Ability to take responsibility, work independently and manage multiple tasks to completion
• Basic IT skills (e.g. property management software, email)
• A Green/White WHS construction induction card (or willingness to obtain)
• A current Police, Working with Children Check & Drivers Licence (mandatory) ( or willing to obtain)
• Commitment to the right of every person to quality housing
• Be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work directly contributes to social impact.
• We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
• One team approach in a supportive, inclusive team culture that values collaboration.
• One day off a year as ‘You Day’ to celebrate you.
• Salary packaging + salary continuance
• Wellbeing initiatives including EAP and access to health programs

Please note that satisfactory police check is required for all staff prior to commencing and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.

For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Andrew Ryan, Building Maintenance Coordinator, at [e-mail] or 03 8530 1946.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Caretaker

Trades & Services Maintenance & Handyperson Services