Maintenance Officer - Lavington

Southern Cross Care Nsw & Act; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal & entertainment benefits

Health insurance

Wellbeing programs

Training & Development

Study Support

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer for our Lavington Residential Aged Care home (4 days) and Palm Villa units (1 day). We are committed to safe, welcoming environments for residents and ongoing facility upkeep.

You’ll perform general maintenance across buildings, grounds and assets, handle basic trades, garden upkeep, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering a clean, inviting space for residents.

Qualifications

• A current driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in maintenance within retirement living or aged care (preferred).
• Background in building, plumbing, welding, fitter & turner or similar (desirable).
• Trade qualification (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building work)
• Keeping outdoor spaces looking their best with gardening and grounds maintenance, mowing, hedging, sweeping, hosing and general upkeep
• Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests across your designated areas
• Monitoring maintenance works to ensure regulatory compliance
• Actively contributing to Work Health & Safety practices

Skills

Driver's licence

Independent work

Maintenance basics

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

About Us

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. When you join us, you will be offered a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

SCC Benefits!

• 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

The Opportunity

Full-Time Maintenance Officer | Lavington Residential Aged Care & Palm Villa Independent Living

Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference every day. We're seeking a hands-on and dependable Maintenance Officer who takes pride in creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments for our residents. Based primarily at our Lavington Residential Aged Care home (4 days per week) and supporting Palm Villa Independent Living Units (1 day per week), you'll play an essential role in ensuring our facilities, gardens, and living spaces are maintained to the highest standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of general maintenance across buildings, grounds and assets, including:

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building work)
• Keeping our outdoor spaces looking their best with gardening and grounds maintenance, mowing, hedging, sweeping, hosing and general upkeep
• Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests across your designated areas
• Monitoring maintenance works to ensure regulatory compliance
• Actively contributing to Work Health & Safety practices

What You’ll Bring

• A current driver’s licence
• Basic to intermediate technology skills on a mobile, laptop and desktop
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience in maintenance within retirement living or aged care (preferred)
• Background in building, plumbing, welding, fitter & turner or similar (desirable)
• Trade qualification (desirable but not essential)