Maintenance Officer Position

Aveo; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Training provided

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Health insurance discounts

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

Aveo is seeking a Maintenance Officer for Albany Creek Retirement Village in Brisbane. This part-time position runs Tuesday to Friday, 8am–4pm, focusing on light repairs, preventative maintenance, and groundskeeping support alongside a friendly team.

You will engage with residents, perform tasks with care, and log progress using the village app. A driver’s license, vaccinations, and police check are required. Training provided.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in learning new skills, being outdoors, and hands-on work with residents.
• Skilled in basic domestic repairs or handyman tasks is highly desired.
• Automatic driver’s license is required.
• Two COVID-19 vaccinations are required.
• Current Police Check certificate is required (can be arranged if needed).

Responsibilities

• Attend to maintenance requests around the village (basic domestic repairs).
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks (pool checks, high-pressure cleaning, smoke alarm checks, bins, etc.).
• Liaise with maintenance team to ensure high-standard project completion.
• Use system app to log, track, and record job progress.
• Help with additional tasks around the village and be a friendly resident-facing presence.
• Note: this role is not gardening.

Skills

Hands-on

Outdoor work

People skills

Driver's license

Vaccinations

Police check

Job description

Role Overview

At Aveo, we’re dedicated to providing a supportive culture where our team members can grow and thrive. As a Maintenance Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep of our retirement village, working closely with residents and staff to deliver exceptional results.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our established team at Albany Creek Retirement Village. This part‑time opportunity will see you work Tuesday-Friday, 8am-4pm, carrying out light repairs, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks. You’ll be responsible for connecting with residents and working collaboratively with your colleagues to maintain our buildings, common areas, and units.

No Experience? No Problem!

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our training program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• All necessary training and equipment provided
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a large retirement community

Your Responsibilities

• Attend to various maintenance requests around the village (basic domestic repair tasks)
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks (e.g., pool checks, high‑pressure cleaning, smoke alarm checks, and bins etc.)
• Liaise with your fellow maintenance team to ensure projects are completed to a high standard
• Use our system app to log, track, and record job progress
• Help out around the village with additional tasks
• Be a friendly face to the residents and work alongside a fantastic team
• Please note – this is not a gardening role. We’ve got that covered

Your Skills and Qualifications

• A genuine interest in learning new skills, being outdoors, and hands‑on who will enjoy chatting with residents
• Skilled or experienced in domestic repair or handyperson tasks (e.g., painting) (highly desired)
• Automatic driver’s licence (required)
• Two (2) COVID‑19 Vaccinations (required)
• Current Police Check certificate (required, but if you do not have one, we can complete for you)

About Us

Aveo is a leader in retirement living, with 30 years’ experience. We provide stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Our in‑house range of services supports our customers in their independence for as long as possible, delivering a seamless experience for our residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We’re a dedicated group of over 1700 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values: Kindness, Care, and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.