Maintenance Officer

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockpool Residential Aged Care is seeking a Maintenance Officer to oversee preventative maintenance across buildings, equipment and grounds.

You will respond to reactive requests, coordinate external contractors and conduct regular inspections to ensure safety and compliance for residents and staff.

Join a team that prioritises safety, dignity and comfort for residents while maintaining modern, compliant facilities.

Qualifications

• Manage and execute a preventative maintenance schedule across buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, prioritising resident safety and comfort.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors for routine and specialised maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify issues and address them.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records and documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with WH&S requirements, infection control and building regulations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for sustainability and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute a preventative maintenance schedule across buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, prioritising resident safety and comfort.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors for routine and specialised maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify and address issues before they escalate.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records and documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with WH&S requirements, infection control and building regulations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for sustainability and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Contractor coordination

Record keeping

WH&S compliance

Communication

Sustainability improvements

Education

Trade qualification or demonstrable maintenance experience

Tools

Maintenance software / ticketing systems

Job description

Reporting to the Hospitality and Services Manager, the Maintenance Officer is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds at Rockpool. You'll manage a preventative maintenance schedule, respond quickly to reactive requests, coordinate external contractors, and ensure full compliance with WH&S and aged care standards.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, and where your work directly supports the comfort, dignity and safety of our residents every single day.

About Rockpool Residential Aged Care

Rockpool Residential Aged Care is a boutique provider, proudly Queensland owned. We believe great careers and great care go hand in hand. Our My Day My Way model of care puts the people we care for at the centre of everything, shaping their days around their choices, not our routines.

This philosophy shapes how we work and what makes a career at Rockpool different: purpose that matters, contemporary leadership that backs you, beautiful modern homes designed for the people in them, smart technology that frees you to focus on people, and room to grow with Queensland's fastest-growing provider.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and execute a preventative maintenance schedule across buildings, equipment and grounds
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, prioritising resident safety and comfort
• Troubleshoot and independently resolve minor issues; esc…
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors for routine and specialised maintenance tasks
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify and address issues before they …
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records and documentation
• Ensure full compliance with WH&S requirements, infection control standards and building regulations
• Identify and implement opportunities for sustainability and efficiency improvements

Skills and experience

• Relevant trade qualification or demonstrated experience in a facility or building maintenance role
• Previous experience in aged care, healthcare or residential maintenance environments
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across buildings, equipment and grounds
• Experience scheduling maintenance, managing contractors and maintaining accurate records
• Sound understanding of WH&S, infection control and safety compliance standards
• Ability to use maintenance software or ticketing systems
• Strong communication skills — with management, staff, contractors and residents
• White Card — General Construction Induction (desirable)
• Chemical handling knowledge or certification (desirable)

Ready to keep the home running and the people safe?