Maintenance Officer

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Fitness Passport (FP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Internal career development

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Edgecliff seeks a Maintenance Officer to deliver general handyperson work in a 39-bed aged care facility. You’ll operate autonomously and in a team, handling painting, repairs, garden tasks and resident assistance across sensors and accessibility aids.

The role is full-time and located near Sydney, with on-call duties and pre-employment checks. Competitive benefits and inclusive culture are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in carpentry, painting, electrical or plumbing.
• Aged care, health or community experience is desirable.
• Holder of a valid Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine, planned and ad-hoc maintenance in residential aged care.
• Assist residents with sensors, TV remotes, bathroom and handrail installations.
• Perform painting, patching, flooring repairs and garden maintenance.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests and participate in on-call roster.

Skills

Trade qualifications

Carpentry

Painter

Electrician

Plumbing

Aged Care experience

Driver's Licence

Job description

Job Description

Better and fairer care. Always. For over 175 years, St Vincent’s has stood as a pioneer in compassionate, high-quality care. Inspired by the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead, we are now embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: Bringing Care Home. We are seeking a qualified (desirable) trade person to join our Maintenance Team to provide general handyperson services to residential care service. As a Maintenance Officer you will work autonomously and as a team, to provide routine, planned, ad-hoc and respond to urgent maintenance requests and general garden maintenance. And the requests are varied! You can expect requests from planned maintenance works like painting, patching and flooring repairs, general pruning and planned mowing, through to assisting residents with sensors, water pressure, TV remotes or bathroom and handrail installations – no day is the same in Aged Care.

As the Maintenance Officer you will be part of a supportive, dedicated team at St Vincent’s Care Services Edgecliff. St Vincent’s Care Services Edgecliff is just 4km east of Sydney's city centre. Our small but homey 39 bed facility is located in a tranquil, leafy suburb within walking distance of public transport.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

Things that work for us

• Have relevant trade qualifications (desirable) in carpentry, painter, electrician or plumbing
• Relatable experience (essential) in Aged Care, Health or Community (highly desirable)
• Ability to perform maintenance works
• Hold a valid Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Experience working in a varied work environment
• Customer service mindset – we are a person-centred organisation
• Planning and time management skills
• Participate in an on-call roster
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (within last 6 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you

• Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's
• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including NDIS Worker Screening checks.

Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation

At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

Closing Date: 24 October 2026 11:59pm