Maintenance Officer

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit package

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Campbell ACT is seeking a proactive Maintenance Officer for a full-time role at our residential aged care facility. You will own the facility’s upkeep, coordinate repairs, and ensure safety and high standards across all systems.

Key responsibilities include inspecting plumbing and electrical systems, performing or coordinating repairs, implementing preventive maintenance, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience delivering complex repairs and small maintenance projects.
• Experience coordinating contractor(s).
• Property Management / Construction experience.
• Understanding of the BCA (Building Code of Australia), NCC and Australian Standards.
• Ability to use portable devices, including phones, tablets, laptops, at an intermediate level.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly in a residential care setting.
• Experience and understanding of CMMS or CAFM (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs (plumbing, electrical, general upkeep).
• Perform or coordinate repairs and routine maintenance tasks to ensure all systems function safely.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to minimize breakdowns.
• Conduct checks on critical systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, safety equipment).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including infection control in aged care.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialised work.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities (work orders, logs, reports).

Skills

Maintenance

Repairs

Contractor coordination

Portable devices literacy

Elder care sensitivity

CMMS/CAFM familiarity

Health & safety awareness

Electric/Plumbing know-how

Education

Property Management / Construction experience

BCA/NCC knowledge

Australian Standards knowledge

Tools

CMMS/CAFM software

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Campbell ACT

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

The role:

Looking for a hands‑on role where your skills truly matter? We’re seeking a proactive, reliable and hands‑on Maintenance Officer to join our team on a full time basis at our residential aged care facility in Campbell.

As our Maintenance Officer, you’ll take ownership of the facility’s upkeep, ensuring everything operates efficiently and safely. You’ll be the go‑to person for identifying issues, coordinating repairs, and keeping our environment at the highest standard.

What are your key responsibilities?

• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify and address maintenance needs, including plumbing, electrical, and general building upkeep.
• Perform or coordinate repairs and routine maintenance tasks to ensure all equipment and systems function efficiently and safely.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to minimize breakdowns and extend the life of facility systems and equipment.
• Conduct regular checks and maintenance on critical systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including infection control protocols specific to aged care.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and maintenance services.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, repair logs, and service reports.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience delivering complex repairs and small maintenance projects
• Experience coordinating contractor
• Property Management / Construction experience
• Understanding of the BCA (Building Code of Australia), NCC (National Construction Code) and Australian Standards.
• Experience delivering complex repairs and small maintenance projects
• Ability to use portable devices, including but not limited to Phone, tablets, laptops at an intermediate level
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly in a residential care setting
• Experience and understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) or Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.