Maintenance Officer

Mareeba Aged Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit culture

Job summary

Respect is the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, delivering compassionate, dignity-filled care. We’re a not-for-profit organisation focused on residents, families and our team, with strong opportunities for growth.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will manage buildings, gardens and assets, perform repairs, coordinate contractors and ensure safety standards across our sites. A current driver’s licence and relevant trade qualifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, repairs, gardening and groundskeeping.
• Experience with maintenance programs and facility upkeep.
• Current driver's licence.
• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) for aged care screening requirements.
• Relevant trade qualification and/or experience in aged care or similar environments highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, equipment, public areas and site vehicles to high safety and quality standards.
• Perform general repairs and maintain gardens, pathways and outdoor spaces.
• Manage maintenance records, schedules and asset registers, supporting refurbishment and replacement planning.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of repair materials, equipment and gardening supplies.
• Ensure safety and essential services compliance, coordinate contractors and assist with on-call duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Gardening

Groundskeeping

Facilities upkeep

Education

Trade qualification

Aged care experience

Job description

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

People-first culture that celebrates teamwork, progress and purpose

Meaningful, rewarding work where you make a genuine difference every day

Career growth opportunities with ongoing training and professional development

Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses

Enjoy an additional $2,650 in salary packaging for meals, entertainment and holiday accommodation

About the Role

This is a hands-on, varied role with opportunities for growth, development and long-term stability.

No two days are the same! As Maintenance Officer, you will:

• Maintain buildings, equipment, public areas and site vehicles to high safety and quality standards
• Perform general repairs and maintain gardens, pathways and outdoor spaces
• Manage maintenance records, schedules and asset registers, supporting refurbishment and replacement planning
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of repair materials, equipment and gardening supplies
• Ensure safety and essential services compliance, coordinate contractors and assist with on-call duties as required

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Practical skills in general maintenance, repairs, gardening and groundskeeping
• Experience with maintenance programs, building upkeep and facility maintenance
• Current driver's licence
• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain, where required), with a commitment to meeting applicable aged care screening requirements
• Relevant trade qualification and/or experience in aged care or similar environments highly regarded