Maintenance Officer

CraigCare Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday roster

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive discounts

Inclusive workplace

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

CraigCare Ascot Waters, WA, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to support a safe and comfortable home for older Australians. The role is part-time (3 days a week) and based at Ascot Waters Home, working closely with the Home Manager to keep the facility running at its best.

No two days are the same: you may repair mobility equipment, paint rooms, coordinate contractors or drive our preventative maintenance program.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Or Police Check with NDIS acknowledgement email.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance including painting, patching, minor carpentry, plumbing and repairs.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain resident equipment, including beds and wheelchairs.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors.
• Support fire safety, accreditation and building compliance.
• Maintain workshops, plant rooms and accurate maintenance records.
• Work closely with the Home Manager and wider CraigCare team to continually improve our home.

Skills

General maintenance

Time management

NDIS clearance or police check

Australian working rights

Job description

Maintenance Officer ; Permanent

Part‑time role: 3 days a week

CraigCare Ascot Waters | WA

Your Skills Can Help Someone Feel at Home!

Looking for more than just another maintenance job?

At CraigCare, every repair you complete, every room you refresh and every problem you solve helps create a safe, welcoming home where older Australians can live with comfort, dignity and independence.

We're looking for a friendly, hands‑on Maintenance Officer who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety and wants to be part of a team that genuinely cares.

Why CraigCare?

For over 40 years, CraigCare has been enriching the lives of older Australians through genuine care, meaningful relationships and exceptional service.

Here, you're more than your job title. You'll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your work makes a real difference every single day.

About the Role

Based at our Ascot Waters Home, you'll work closely with the Home Manager to keep our home safe, comfortable and operating at its best.

No two days are the same. One day you might be repairing a resident's mobility equipment, the next you're painting a room, coordinating contractors or keeping our preventative maintenance program on track.

Most importantly, you'll become a familiar, trusted face our residents enjoy seeing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete general maintenance including painting, patching, minor carpentry, plumbing and repairs
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance
• Maintain resident equipment, including beds and wheelchairs
• Coordinate and supervise contractors
• Support fire safety, accreditation and building compliance
• Maintain workshops, plant rooms and accurate maintenance records
• Work closely with the Home Manager and wider CraigCare team to continually improve our home

We'd Love to Hear From You If You…

• Enjoy fixing things and finding practical solutions
• Take pride in delivering quality work
• Like variety and working independently
• Are organised, reliable and safety-focused
• Build positive relationships and communicate well
• Treat residents with kindness, patience and respect

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Experience in general building maintenance
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Or Police Check with NDIS acknowledgement email
• Australian working rights

Desirable

• Trade qualification or relevant experience
• Experience in aged care, healthcare or a similar environment

Why You'll Love Working at CraigCare

• Monday to Friday roster - enjoy your weekends and a healthy work-life balance.
• Join a supportive team where your ideas, skills and contribution are genuinely valued.
• Grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for you and your family.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts across leading retail, hospitality and health providers.
• Feel welcome from day one in an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and belongs.
• Go home each day knowing your work has helped create a safe, comfortable home for our residents.

We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all ages, genders and identities.