Maintenance Officer - Retirement Living

Benetas; Eastern View; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours 2 days per week

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per Anm

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Benetas is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer for a Retirement Living Village in Mooroolbark. The role is 2 days per week, with flexibility to pick two days, supporting a safe and welcoming environment for residents.

The position involves routine maintenance, gardener tasks, and coordinating with contractors to ensure high standards in a caring, not-for-profit setting. You will work with residents and village staff, applying practical maintenance skills and a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in property, facilities, building or grounds maintenance.
• Practical trade or maintenance skills for general repairs.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, contractors and village staff.
• Driver's licence and capacity to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment and village infrastructure.
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance requests and troubleshoot minor repairs.
• Maintain gardens, outdoor areas and communal spaces to a high standard.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities and maintain maintenance records and schedules.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers and assist with coordinating specialised maintenance works.

Skills

Property maintenance

Facilities maintenance

General repairs

Workplace safety

Customer focus

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver's licence

Job description

• Maintenance Officer for a Retirement Living Village
• Part-time position for 2 days per week - flexibility to pick the two days
• Mooroolbark Location

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we're transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

We are looking for experienced Maintenance Officer for 2 days per week at our St Johns Rise Retirement Living Village in Mooroolbark. In this role you'll ensure the village remains safe and clean, providing a responsive customer service to the residents and support a positive village community.

• Undertake routine maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment and village infrastructure
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance requests and troubleshoot minor repairs in a timely manner
• Maintain gardens, outdoor areas and communal spaces to a high standard
• Complete preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance records and schedules
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers and assist with coordinating specialised maintenance works when required

About You

• Previous experience in property, facilities, building or grounds maintenance
• Practical trade or maintenance skills with the ability to safely undertake general repairs
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices
• A customer-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, contractors and village staff
• Drivers licence and a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain

Why Benetas?

• Work life balance - part-time hours for 2 days per week, with flexibility to pick your days (7.6 hours per day, approx 9am-5pm)
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Play a key role in creating a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents in the Retirement Living Village
• Career Progression - Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards - celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.