Maintenance Officer

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

North West Queensland is seeking a reliable Maintenance Officer for the Barcoo Multi-Purpose Site. This hands-on, outdoors role ensures gardens and facilities are safe, functional and inviting for residents and the community.

You will perform practical maintenance, follow schedules, and assist the team with day-to-day tasks. Applicants should have maintenance or groundskeeping experience, current First Aid and CPR, WHS awareness, a valid driver’s licence, and Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Practical experience: a background in maintenance, handyman work, or groundskeeping.
• Essential tickets: Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Safety awareness: solid WHS understanding or willingness to certify within first month.
• Driver's licence: Essential for getting around.
• Attitude: aligns with Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Courage.
• Experience: previous aged care or community services is a bonus.
• Legal work rights: must hold valid Australian work rights; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Bring the outdoors to life: tidy and maintain gardens.
• Keep paths and outdoor spaces safe, weed-free, and well-presented.
• Handle general maintenance and repairs to keep the building in good shape.
• Stay proactive by following maintenance schedules.
• Support the team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Groundskeeping

Handyman work

WHS awareness

Driver's licence

Australian work rights

Job description

Job Description

Are you the kind of person who spots a fix before anyone else does? We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Officer to join our team at the Barcoo Multi-Purpose Site.

This isn't a "stuck behind a desk" kind of job. If you love being outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and taking genuine pride in seeing a job done well, this role is a great fit. You'll be the one ensuring our gardens are thriving and our facilities are safe, functional, and inviting for our residents and the community.

Every day is a bit different here. One morning you might be shaping hedges, and the next you're handling a quick repair to keep things running smoothly. We're looking for someone who brings a bit of common sense, a positive attitude, and a real willingness to help.

In This Role, You Will

• Bring the outdoors to life: Look after our gardens by trimming, pruning, mulching, and keeping our plants healthy.
• Keep things tidy: Ensure our paths, common areas, and outdoor spaces are safe, weed-free, and well-presented.
• Handle general maintenance: Use your practical trade skills to carry out repairs and keep our building in great shape.
• Stay proactive: Follow our maintenance schedule so that problems are fixed before they become bigger issues.
• Support the team: Be a helpful pair of hands for day-to-day tasks as they pop up.

This role really suits someone who enjoys variety and understands that a well-maintained environment makes a world of difference to the people living and working here.

About the Employer

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, our team works together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

About the Candidate

• Practical experience: A background in maintenance, handyman work, or groundskeeping.
• Essential tickets: Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Safety awareness: A solid understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS), or a willingness to get certified within your first month.
• A driver's licence: Essential for getting around.
• The right attitude: You're someone who aligns with our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Courage.
• Relevant experience: Previous experience in aged care or community services is a huge bonus, but not a dealbreaker.
• Legal work rights: You must hold valid Australian work rights, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Work Environment

As a not-for-profit, we can offer salary packaging of up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free, which can really help boost your take-home pay.

You'll Also Enjoy

• Generous annual leave.
• An Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• A genuinely supportive work culture.
• Discounts at a variety of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?