Maintenance Officer

Banksia Village; Broulee; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, guaranteed hours

Salary packaging options

Education, training & scholarship

Staff recognition & rewards

Job summary

Banksia Village in Broulee, NSW, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Officer to cover three days a week (Mon, Tue, Thu). This hands-on role involves general maintenance, handyman and building tasks to keep facilities safe and well maintained.

You will join a not-for-profit aged care provider serving independent living villas, an 80-bed facility and community care services. The successful candidate will bring trade qualifications or practical maintenance experience and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification or practical experience in maintenance.
• At least two years’ experience in maintenance or trade-related work.
• Practical skills using light vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and ability to connect with diverse people.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Perform handyman, basic plumbing, building maintenance and labouring duties.
• Support inspections, preventative maintenance, refurbishments and scheduled works.
• Safely operate and maintain tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Work with staff, contractors and customers to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintain clean, safe and well-presented facilities, workshops and storage areas.
• Assist with moving materials, site preparation, cleaning and general operational duties.
• Work collaboratively and respond flexibly to changing priorities and workloads.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Tools and equipment

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our team 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) and help keep our facilities safe, functional and well maintained.

This hands-on role will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and is confident working across general maintenance, handyman and building tasks.

Banksia is a highly respected, single-site not-for-profit and charitable organisation delivering quality aged care services in the beautiful seaside village of Broulee, located on the South Coast of NSW. We provide care and support across three integrated services:

• 121 independent living villas in our retirement village
• An 80-bed residential aged care facility
• Community care services

What you’ll do:

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Perform handyman, basic plumbing, building maintenance, and labouring duties.
• Support inspections, preventative maintenance, refurbishments, and scheduled works.
• Safely operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Work with staff, contractors, and customers to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-presented facilities, workshops, and storage areas.
• Assist with moving materials, site preparation, cleaning, and general operational duties.
• Work collaboratively and respond flexibly to changing priorities and workloads

What you’ll need:

• A relevant trade qualification or practical experience in maintenance, handyman or a related trade.
• At least two years’ experience in maintenance, handyman or trade-related work.
• Practical skills and experience using light vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Great communication skills and the ability to connect positively with people from diverse backgrounds and with different needs.
• A positive, friendly and supportive approach to working as part of a team.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and get things done.
• A genuine focus on providing great customer service and building positive relationships.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on new challenges.
• A reliable, respectful and professional approach, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Electrical trade experience or Test and Tag certification would be an advantage.

Why Join Banksia?

Our people are the vital ingredient in what makes Banksia so good, with careers not just jobs. Dedicated, professional, highly trained, genuinely caring, and committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our residents.

What We Offer

• Permanent, guaranteed hours to suit your lifestyle
• Friendly, supportive team and workplace culture
• Full orientation and buddy program
• Generous salary packaging options
• Ongoing education, training & scholarship opportunities
• Staff recognition & rewards programs – tangible rewards that will make a difference to you.

Banksia strongly recommends all employees are vaccinated against communicable diseases as per the NSW Immunisation Schedule, including influenza and COVID-19. You will also be required to hold current police check and pass a physical assessment.

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 25th November 2026