Independent Living Home Maintenance Pro

CatholicCare Central Queensland; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CatholicCare Central Queensland – Bundaberg QLD is seeking a Home Maintenance Officer on a permanent full-time basis. The role provides practical handyman support to help clients remain living safely at home, conducting risk assessments, and delivering subsidised and fee-for-service maintenance within approved scope.

Responsibilities include on-site maintenance, quoting minor works with OT input where relevant, maintaining equipment, and ensuring program funding and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in home maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Senior First Aid and CPR.
• Certificate III in Building and Construction or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general home maintenance and handyman services to eligible and fee-for-service clients.
• Conduct on-site risk assessments of client homes and proposed works.
• Provide information and referrals to clients or internal staff to support service delivery.
• Prepare quotes for minor works in accordance with program requirements and input from occupational therapists.
• Promote the Home Maintenance service through professional engagement with clients and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all works comply with program funding requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition and use them per safety protocols.
• Report hazards, incidents and vehicle concerns according to procedures.
• Support financial viability and sustainability of the program through accurate documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Building and Construction

Tools

Mobile apps

Data entry systems

Job description

CatholicCare Central Queensland – Bundaberg QLD is seeking a Home Maintenance Officer on a permanent full-time basis. The role provides practical handyman support to help clients remain living safely at home, conducting risk assessments, and delivering subsidised and fee-for-service maintenance within approved scope.

Responsibilities include on-site maintenance, quoting minor works with OT input where relevant, maintaining equipment, and ensuring program funding and safety standards are met.