Maintenance Officer - Edgeworth

RFBI; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Newcastle-Maitland is seeking a Maintenance Officer to manage general maintenance and gardening tasks at their facility. The ideal candidate will possess a trade qualification, First Aid Certificate, and strong people skills. This full-time position offers attractive rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Applications close on 15 October 2025.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rates

Salary packaging benefits

17.5% Annual Leave loading

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and gardening.
• Knowledge of WH&S responsibilities.
• Excellent people skills and empathy for older people.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and handyman tasks.
• Manage and resolve defects in the village.
• Maintain garden areas and supervise contractors.

Skills

General maintenance

Gardening

People skills

Risk management

Education

Trade qualification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Full - Time Position Available

About RFBI :

Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) was established in 1880 to help people in need. Today we are an award winning leading aged care provider with a vision to provide quality aged care services that are accessible by all people and has a positive impact on their lives. We operate 22 residential aged care villages, 20 retirement villages and a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT.

Position Information

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate Maintenance Officer to join our team at RFBI Hawkins Masonic Village (Edgeworth NSW) on a full-time basis. This dynamic role will focus on delivering a wide range of reactive and proactive maintenance tasks around the village including building and garden maintenance, creating a homely environment for our residents to enjoy.

About the role :

• General maintenance and handyman tasks around the village
• Identifying, managing and resolving defects in the village
• Maintaining all garden areas ensuring they are well kept
• Supervising and coordinating external contractors in servicing the village

What you need to be considered :

• A trade qualification and / or demonstrated extensive experience in general maintenance & gardening
• Knowledge of and commitment to WH&S responsibilities
• First Aid Certificate and Current Drivers Licence
• Excellent people skills and empathy for older people living in residential care and retirement village setting
• A willingness to participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement

Whats on offer :

• Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
• Attractive hourly rates conditions and salary sacrifice options
• A friendly and supportive manager culture & team
• Opportunities for develop and advance your career
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Salary packaging Benefits - Increase your package

You must have or be able to obtain a current National Police Check and be willing to undergo a Pre-Employment Functional Assessment to be considered for this position. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Applications Close : 15 October 2025

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