Maintenance Lead – Aged Care Facility (Full-Time)

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Young; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal & Entertainment Benefits

Fitness Passport

Private Health Insurance Discount

Wellbeing Programs

Training & Development

LinkedIn Training

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to join our Young aged care facility on a full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight).

You will handle general maintenance and repairs, garden upkeep, and preventative tasks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting a high standard of resident care.

This role offers an inclusive, community-focused workplace with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Experience as a Maintenance Person in Retirement Living (preferred)
• Previous experience in either building, fitter and turner, welder or plumber (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building work)
• Gardening and grounds upkeep including mowing, hedging, sweeping, hosing and general upkeep
• Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests across designated areas
• Monitoring maintenance works to ensure regulatory compliance
• Actively contributing to Work Health & Safety practices

Job description

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to join our Young aged care facility on a full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight).

You will handle general maintenance and repairs, garden upkeep, and preventative tasks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting a high standard of resident care.

This role offers an inclusive, community-focused workplace with ongoing training and development opportunities.