Maintenance Officer - Templestowe Woodlands Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a proactive Maintenance Officer for Templestowe Woodlands Care Community. The role focuses on keeping the home safe, functional and well-maintained for residents, with Monday–Friday hours and an attractive hourly rate plus superannuation.

The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, help with minor projects, and ensure compliance with WHS standards while delivering reliable, friendly service to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance, repairs and minor projects.
• Strong WHS practices and safety commitment.
• Good communication and professional manner.
• Reliable with a can-do attitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and minor projects across the community and gardens.
• Ensure safety and compliance with WHS regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, minimising resident disruption.
• Manage maintenance supplies and equipment within budget.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Maintenance

Handyman

Groundskeeping

WHS knowledge

Communication

Reliability

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Test and Tag certification

Job description

Maintenance Officer - Templestowe Woodlands Care Community

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do." Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 149 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

We're looking for a practical and proactive Maintenance Officer to ensure our care community remains a safe, functional, and beautiful home for our residents at Templestowe Woodlands Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• Location: Templestowe WoodlandsCare Community, Templestowe
• Employment Type: Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday
• Remuneration: Attractive hourly rate + 12% superannuation, Paid Parental Leave

Why Choose Opal?

Work-life balance— Stable Monday to Friday day shifts

Career development— Access our Opal HealthCare Academy to grow your skills

Supportive team— Join a values-led environment where your practical skills are valued

Varied & meaningful work— No two days are the same; your work directly enhances resident safety and comfort

Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy$5,000 referral bonusesfor bringing a friend onboard

What You'll Do:

Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and minor projects across our care community and gardens.

Ensure our home meets all safety and compliance standards, including WHS regulations.

Respond promptly to maintenance requests, minimising disruption for our residents.

Manage maintenance supplies and equipment within budget.

Work as a key part of our team to create a safe and welcoming environment.

What You'll Need:

Experience in a maintenance, handyman, or groundskeeping role (aged care experience a plus).

A practical, can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.

Strong knowledge of WHS practices and a commitment to safety.

Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.

Reliability and a strong work ethic.

A trade qualification or ‘Test and Tag’ certification is highly regarded.

Willingness to complete:

• Pre-employment medical
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Maintain with Care

If you are a skilled problem-solver who takes pride in your work and wants to contribute to a community that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.