Maintenance Officer - Aged Care Grounds & Facilities

RSL LifeCare Limited; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax benefits

Staff discounts

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Career development

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited in Lyneham, ACT is seeking a dedicated Residential Care - Maintenance Officer to join our not-for-profit aged care team. You’ll handle grounds maintenance, gardening tasks and basic repairs to support a safe, welcoming environment for veterans and seniors.

You’ll work in a supportive, values-driven setting with flexible hours, a permanent full-time contract, and opportunities for professional development while contributing to high-quality care and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in individual support or related care experience are beneficial.
• Australian Working Rights and eligibility to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• General gardening and grounds maintenance (mowing, hedging, trimming, irrigation, bin maintenance).
• Ability to work in a small team or autonomously.
• Empathy with seniors and strong communication with residents and families.
• Maintain WHS practices and safe work environment.
• Basic computer tasks related to care home operations.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

First Aid knowledge

WHS practices

Computer skills

Manual driving

Education

Qualifications in individual support or related work experience

Tools

Driver’s license

Computer literacy

Job description

RSL LifeCare Limited in Lyneham, ACT is seeking a dedicated Residential Care - Maintenance Officer to join our not-for-profit aged care team. You’ll handle grounds maintenance, gardening tasks and basic repairs to support a safe, welcoming environment for veterans and seniors.

You’ll work in a supportive, values-driven setting with flexible hours, a permanent full-time contract, and opportunities for professional development while contributing to high-quality care and community wellbeing.