Maintenance Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Not-for-profit workplace

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Maintenance Services Assistant to help keep our ageing care facilities safe, well-presented and welcoming for residents, families and staff. You will perform hands-on maintenance, garden care, and assist with planning refurbishments, while maintaining records and coordinating with contractors; this role offers growth, stability, and a supportive not-for-profit workplace.

If you’re reliable, with a trade certificate and a current driver’s licence, apply to join a values-led

Qualifications

• General maintenance and gardening abilities.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current National Police Certificate/NDIS WC or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with maintenance programs or facility upkeep.
• A relevant trade certificate (highly regarded).
• Experience in aged care or similar environments (desirable).
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses plus $2,650 for meals/accommodation.
• Training and development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, equipment and public areas to a high safety and quality standard.
• Carry out general maintenance to keep facilities in excellent working order.
• Provide garden care, including upkeep of outdoor areas, pathways and garden beds.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and schedules.
• Manage stock levels for repair materials and gardening supplies.
• Support asset register upkeep and planning for refurbishments and replacements.
• Ensure compliance with essential services and safety regulations.
• Oversee contractors, maintain site vehicles, and assist with on-call duties as required.

Skills

General maintenance

Gardening

Aged care experience

Driver's licence

Safety compliance

Education

Trade certificate

National Police Certificate/NDIS WC

Job description

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packing up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out, and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

As the Maintenance Services Assistant, you will help ensure our buildings, equipment, gardens and communal spaces remain safe, functional and beautifully presented. Your work supports the comfort, wellbeing and quality of life of our residents, and no two days are the same.

This is a hands-on, varied role with opportunities for growth, development and long-term stability.

No two days are the same! As Maintenance Services Assistant, you will:

• Maintain buildings, equipment and public areas to a high safety and quality standard
• Carry out general maintenance to keep facilities in excellent working order
• Provide garden care, including upkeep of outdoor areas, pathways and garden beds
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and schedules
• Manage stock levels for repair materials and gardening supplies
• Support asset register upkeep and planning for refurbishments and replacements
• Ensure compliance with essential services and safety regulations
• Oversee contractors, maintain site vehicles, and assist with on-call and other duties as required.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• General maintenance and gardening abilities
• A current Driver’s Licence
• A current National Police Certificate/NDIS WC (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with maintenance programs or facility upkeep
• A relevant trade certificate (highly regarded)
• Experience in aged care or similar environments (desirable)
• A commitment to meeting Aged Care Worker Screening requirements
• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care