Maintenance Officer - Aged Care

Menarock Aged Care Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Supportive team environment

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Menarock LIFE in Melbourne’s Highett area is seeking a reliable Maintenance Officer to keep our home safe, welcoming and well-maintained. You’ll perform repairs, coordinate contractors, and help identify improvements to support residents and staff.

You will work closely with leadership and care teams, covering a variety of tasks, with a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently in a close-knit community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities or property services role.
• Good all-round maintenance skills and confidence using tools/equipment.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Good communication skills and ability to build respectful relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Basic computer skills for recording maintenance activities.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, schools or residential facilities would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across resident rooms, communal areas, gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Responding to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance to keep our home safe, functional and well-presented.
• Completing basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and handyman tasks.
• Coordinating external contractors and monitoring works when required.
• Maintaining maintenance records and supporting compliance requirements.
• Assisting with the upkeep of equipment, fixtures and building infrastructure.
• Promoting a safe environment for residents, visitors and team members.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyman skills

Independent work

Problem-solving

Communication

Driver's Licence

Basic IT/computers

Job description

Help keep our residents' home safe, welcoming and running smoothly

At Menarock LIFE, we believe aged care is about people, connection and creating places where residents feel comfortable, respected and at home.

We're looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Officer to join our team at Highett. This is more than a maintenance role. Every repair completed, garden tidied, room refreshed or problem solved helps create a safe and comfortable environment for the people who call our residence home.

If you enjoy practical work, take pride in a job well done and like being part of a close-knit community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As our Maintenance Officer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the residence, helping ensure everything runs smoothly for residents, visitors and staff.

Working closely with the leadership and care teams, you'll tackle a variety of maintenance tasks, coordinate contractors when needed, and help identify improvements before issues arise.

No two days are exactly the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working independently.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across resident rooms, communal areas, gardens and outdoor spaces
• Responding to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
• Undertaking preventative maintenance to keep our home safe, functional and well-presented
• Completing basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and handyman tasks
• Coordinating external contractors and monitoring works when required
• Maintaining maintenance records and supporting compliance requirements
• Assisting with the upkeep of equipment, fixtures and building infrastructure
• Promoting a safe environment for residents, visitors and team members

About you

You are someone who enjoys finding practical solutions, takes ownership of your work and genuinely cares about maintaining a pleasant environment for others.

You’ll bring

• Experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities or property services role
• Good all-round maintenance skills and confidence using tools and equipment
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Good communication skills and the ability to build respectful relationships with residents and colleagues
• Basic computer skills for recording maintenance activities
• A current Driver's Licence
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, schools or residential facilities would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why join Menarock LIFE?

At Menarock LIFE, we're proud of the supportive and welcoming culture we've built across our homes.

We know our people are at the heart of what we do, which is why we offer:

• A part-time role that supports work-life balance
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing programs and support services
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians
• A workplace where your contribution is valued and appreciated

About Menarock LIFE

Menarock LIFE provides residential aged care communities where older Australians are supported to live with dignity, choice and connection.

Our team is united by a shared commitment to creating environments that feel welcoming, safe and truly homely. We are passionate about enhancing the lives of our residents and supporting one another to deliver the highest standards of care and service.

A NDIS Worker Screening Check and pre-employment medical are a condition of employment.