Maintenance Officer - Bunbury Gardens Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Bunbury; Hybrid; AUD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal HealthCare’s Bunbury Gardens Care Community in Bunbury, WA, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Officer to perform planned and reactive maintenance across buildings, gardens, and shared spaces. This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly pay and 12% super.

You will respond promptly to requests, coordinate contractors, keep safety and quality at the forefront, and help maintain a welcoming environment for residents and staff in the 68-bed community.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, handyman or groundskeeping roles, preferably in aged care.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and a friendly, respectful approach.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and manual handling.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance request systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across buildings, equipment, gardens and shared spaces.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks and maintain records.
• Support workplace health and safety, fire safety and aged care quality requirements.
• Monitor building conditions and escalate issues when needed.
• Liaise with external contractors to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Maintain clean, safe indoor and outdoor areas for residents and visitors.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff and contractors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyman

Groundskeeping

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Safe work practices

Manual handling

Computer skills

Education

Trade qualification or relevant technical experience

Job description

Maintenance Officer - Bunbury Gardens Care Community

Bunbury WA, Australia

Bunbury Gardens Care Community, 39 Hayes Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Bunbury Gardens Care Community is located in the heart of WA’s south-western coastal region, our welcoming and light-filled Care Community features landscaped outdoor living areas and farmyard gardens designed for stimulation and reminiscence. Our 68-bed Care Community has a warm community feel, with many residents having lived and worked in the local region for decades.

About the role

• $33.65 - $36.60 (Dependant on experience and qualifications) plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity
• Monday to Friday

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks across buildings, equipment, gardens, grounds and shared spaces. You will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the care community by responding promptly to maintenance requests, completing minor repairs, coordinating contractors when required and ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

What we offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A supportive team environment where your contribution makes a real difference.
• Meaningful work helping create a safe and comfortable care community for our residents.
• Stable work in a purpose-driven aged care setting.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely, respectful manner.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks and maintain accurate records.
• Support compliance with workplace health and safety, fire safety and aged care quality requirements.
• Monitor the condition of buildings, fittings, escalating issues where required.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, safe and attractive indoor and outdoor areas for residents and visitors.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, families, staff and contractors.

About you

• Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, or groundskeeping role (aged care experience a plus).
• Trade qualification or relevant technical experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience in aged care, health care, retirement living or a community services setting is desirable.Good practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, respectful approach.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and manual handling requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance request systems or complete records.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical & National Police Check

Job details

Job family Maintenance

Pay type Hourly

Employment indicator Opal HealthCare (WA) Enterprise Agreement 2023

Bunbury Gardens Care Community, 39 Hayes Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia