Maintenance Officer

Calvarycare; Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvarycare is seeking a Maintenance Officer to provide a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment across Mt Carmel (Maitland) and Tanilba Shores (Tanilba Bay) facilities. The role includes general repairs, equipment checks, garden maintenance, and coordinating contractors.

Preferred candidates have good maintenance skills, the ability to work independently or with a team, and strong communication. NSW Driver’s licence is essential; training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current NSW driver’s licence is essential.
• Trade qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
• Good general maintenance and handyman skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in aged care would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Fixing general repairs around the facility.
• Maintaining doors, locks, taps, toilets and lights.
• Checking beds, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Maintaining gardens and outdoor areas.
• Checking for safety hazards and preventing accidents.
• Responding to maintenance requests from staff.
• Organising contractors when needed.
• Making sure residents are safe and comfortable.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Trade qualifications (advantage)

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Permanent Full Time opportunity, Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm!

About the role

As Maintenance Officer, you will provide a safe, comfortable and well-maintained environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Your main duties will include:

• Fixing general repairs around the facility.
• Maintaining doors, locks, taps, toilets and lights.
• Checking beds, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Maintaining gardens and outdoor areas.
• Checking for safety hazards and preventing accidents.
• Responding to maintenance requests from staff.
• Organising contractors when needed.
• Making sure residents are safe and comfortable.
• Assisting at other aged care sites when required, providing maintenance coverage during staff annual leave or sick leave.

The role involves working across both our Mt Carmel (Maitland) and Tanilba Shores (Tanilba Bay) Residential Aged Care facilities.

Days of work for Mt Carmel (Maitland) are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Days of work for Tanilba Shores (Tanilba Bay) are Tuesday and Thursday.

We are looking for someone available to commence early 2027.

About you

• Current NSW driver's licence is essential, as travel between sites will be required.
• Trade qualifications are an advantage but are not essential.
• Good general maintenance and handyman skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in aged care would be an advantage but is not essential.

For further information please contact Jason Orford Maintenance Manager via [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you