Maintenance Officer | Brand-New Care Community | Monday-Friday

Opal Healthcare; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

No weekends

Brand-new workplace

Penalty rates

12% superannuation

Parental leave

Scholarships up to $15k

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Innovative systems

Job summary

Opal HealthCare invites applications for a Maintenance Officer at the brand-new Carlingford Greens Care Community in Sydney’s north-west. This permanent full-time role operates Monday to Friday, with no weekends or on-call requirements, and offers modern facilities and competitive compensation.

You’ll establish maintenance standards, lead safety compliance, and work with an experienced leadership team to keep the community welcoming and well-presented for residents, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance/handyman role, preferably in aged care.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical mindset.
• Good knowledge of WHS practices and safety.
• Excellent communication and a friendly, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and minor refurbishments throughout the Care Community.
• Maintain gardens and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure WHS compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

WHS knowledge

Communication

Reliability

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Maintenance Officer | Brand-New Care Community | Monday-Friday

Join Our Brand-New Carlingford Greens Care Community Opening in March 2027

Opening in March 2027, Carlingford Greens Care Community is a brand-new, purpose-built aged care home in Sydney's north-west, supporting 150 residents across permanent, respite and dementia care.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly established Care Community and take ownership of a modern, purpose-built facility from day one. You'll help establish maintenance standards, systems and presentation while working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Featuring beautiful gardens, light-filled living spaces and a vibrant Town Centre with a café, wellness centre and salon, Carlingford Greens has been thoughtfully designed to foster connection, comfort and belonging.

Conveniently located on Marsden Road, the community is easily accessible via public transport, with regular bus services and the Carlingford Light Rail providing connections to Parramatta and surrounding suburbs.

Why Join Opal HealthCare?

"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 private aged care providers, with over 149 Care Communities, caring for more than 14,000 residents and supporting over 23,000 team members nationwide.

When you join Opal, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career with an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Benefits & Rewards

• Permanent full-time role, Monday to Friday
• No weekends or on-call requirements
• Brand-new workplace with modern facilities and equipment
• Competitive hourly rates plus penalty rates and 12% superannuation
• Paid parental leave and flexible public holiday options
• Ongoing learning and development through the Opal HealthCare Academy
• Scholarships of up to $15,000 for further study
• State and national career progression opportunities
• Up to $5,000 referral bonuses for bringing a friend onboard
• Sector-leading systems, technology and innovation

About the Role

We're looking for a practical, proactive and solutions-focused Maintenance Officer to help keep our new Care Community safe, compliant and beautifully presented for residents, families and team members.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and minor refurbishment works throughout the Care Community.
• Maintain gardens, grounds and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with WHS requirements.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and minimise disruption to residents.
• Monitor contractor works and manage maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for residents, visitors and team members.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in a maintenance, handyman, or groundskeeping role (aged care experience is highly regarded).
• 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, police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Maintain with Care

If you're a hands-on Maintenance Officer who takes pride in your work and enjoys creating safe, welcoming spaces, we'd love to hear from you.