Maintenance Officer - Campbell

Southern Cross Care Nsw & Act; Campbell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) seeks a proactive Maintenance Officer for our Campbell residential aged care facility. You will own upkeep, coordinate repairs, and keep environments safe and well‑maintained.

Key duties include preventive maintenance scheduling, safety checks, and liaising with external contractors to deliver high‑quality maintenance services. A relevant trade background and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in building systems (plumbing, electrical, general upkeep).
• Ability to plan preventive maintenance and address issues promptly.
• Experience coordinating external contractors for repairs and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility regularly to identify maintenance needs across plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Coordinate or perform repairs to keep equipment and systems safe and efficient.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to minimise breakdowns.
• Regular checks of critical systems such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and infection control requirements in aged care.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialised work and maintain service records.

Skills

Trade skills

Maintenance planning

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

CMMS/CAFM knowledge

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CMMS/CAFM

Job description

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

The role:

Looking for a hands‑on role where your skills truly matter? We’re seeking a proactive, reliable and hands‑on Maintenance Officer to join our team on a full time basis at our residential aged care facility in Campbell.

As our Maintenance Officer, you’ll take ownership of the facility’s upkeep, ensuring everything operates efficiently and safely. You’ll be the go-to person for identifying issues, coordinating repairs, and keeping our environment at the highest standard.

What are your key responsibilities?

• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify and address maintenance needs, including plumbing, electrical, and general building upkeep.

• Perform or coordinate repairs and routine maintenance tasks to ensure all equipment and systems function efficiently and safely.

• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to minimize breakdowns and extend the life of facility systems and equipment.

• Conduct regular checks and maintenance on critical systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and safety equipment.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including infection control protocols specific to aged care.

• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and maintenance services.

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, repair logs, and service reports.

• A relevant trade qualification

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Experience delivering complex repairs and small maintenance projects

• Experience coordinating contractor

• Property Management / Construction experience

• Understanding of the BCA (Building Code of Australia), NCC (National Construction Code) and Australian Standards.

• Experience delivering complex repairs and small maintenance projects

• Current driver’s license

• Ability to use portable devices, including but not limited to Phone, tablets, laptops at an intermediate level

• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly in a residential care setting

• Experience and understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) or Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support