Maintenance Officer

Calvary; Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a Maintenance Officer to ensure a safe, comfortable and well-maintained environment for residents, staff and visitors across Mt Carmel Maitland and Tanilba Shores sites. The role is permanent full-time with set hours and a requirement to travel between sites.

You will handle general repairs, maintain essential facilities, and coordinate contractors while supporting a compassionate aged care team. NSW driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance of facilities is preferred.
• Ability to perform routine repairs and upkeep across a facility.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication with staff and residents.
• Safety awareness in an aged care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and proactive maintenance across the facility.
• Maintain doors, locks, taps, toilets and lighting.
• Inspect beds, wheelchairs and other equipment for safety and functionality.
• Oversee gardens and outdoor areas maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance requests from staff and coordinate contractors.
• Provide coverage across Mt Carmel Maitland and Tanilba Shores Tanilba Bay sites as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman skills

Independent worker

Team player

Good communication

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!

• Maitland, NSW, Australia, 2320
• Permanent
• Closing on: Nov 29 2026

Position 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 ***email_hidden***

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

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.