Maintenance Officer

Opal Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

No weekends

Referral bonus

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a practical and proactive Maintenance Officer to keep Stanmore Place Care Community safe, functional and welcoming for residents. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs and small projects across the care community and gardens while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Join a values-led team with Monday–Friday day shifts, access to the Opal HealthCare Academy for skill development, and industry-leading paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, handyman or groundskeeping; aged care experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices and a commitment to safety.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and minor projects across the care community and gardens.
• Ensure our home meets safety and compliance standards, including WHS regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, minimising disruption for residents.
• Manage maintenance supplies and equipment within budget.
• Work as a key part of our team to create a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

WHS knowledge

Communication skills

Trade qualification

Test and Tag cert

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do."
Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 148 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

We're looking for a practical and proactiveMaintenance Officer to ensure our care community remains a safe, functional, and beautiful home for our residents at Stanmore Place Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• Location: Stanmore Place Care Community, Stanmore
• Remuneration: Attractive hourly rate + 12% superannuation, Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits: No weekends, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

Why Choose Opal?

• Work-life balance— Stable Monday to Friday day shifts
• Career development— Access our Opal HealthCare Academy to grow your skills
• Supportive team— Join a values-led environment where your practical skills are valued
• Varied & meaningful work— No two days are the same; your work directly enhances resident safety and comfort
• Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy
• $5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard

What You'll Do:

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and minor projects across our care community and gardens.
• Ensure our home meets all safety and compliance standards, including WHS regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, minimising disruption for our residents.
• Manage maintenance supplies and equipment within budget.
• Work as a key part of our team to create a safe and welcoming environment.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in a maintenance, handyman, or groundskeeping role (aged care experience a plus).
• A practical, can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices and a commitment to safety.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• A trade qualification or ‘Test and Tag’ certification is highly regarded.
• Willingness to complete:
• Pre-employment medical
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Maintain with Care

If you are a skilled problem-solver who takes pride in your work and wants to contribute to a community that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.