Maintenance Officer - Campbell

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Canberra; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal & entertainment

Fitness Passport

Private health discount

Wellbeing program

Annual leave loading

Training and development

LinkedIn training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to join our Campbell residential aged care facility three days a week. You will own the upkeep, identify issues, coordinate repairs and maintain high safety standards across the site.

Requirements include prior maintenance experience and familiarity with CMMS/CAFM (desirable). We offer Salary Packaging, benefits, and ongoing development opportunities to our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a similar role.
• Experience with facility upkeep including plumbing, electrical, and building systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety and health regulations in aged care environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs across plumbing, electrical, and general building upkeep.
• Perform or coordinate repairs and routine maintenance to ensure equipment and systems function safely.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to minimise breakdowns and extend system life.
• Regularly check critical systems such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, including infection control protocols for aged care.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and maintenance services.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and service reports.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS/CAFM (Desirable)

Job description

• Location 2 white crescent,campbell, ACT, 2612,Australia
• Base Pay $29.36 - $31.22 / Hour
• Other Compensation + Super + NFP Benefits
• Job Category Property and Maintenance
• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Naresh

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 on the lookout for a proactive and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our team 3 days a week 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.

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar role

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

Property Management / Construction experience

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

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

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
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses
• Referral Bonus Program

Job preview

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person‑centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in‑home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.

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