Maintenance Services Assistant

Respect Group Limited; Lara; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals & accommodation allowance $2,650

Training and development pathways

Onsite leadership support

Long-term aged care career

Job summary

Costa House in Lara, Victoria, seeks a Maintenance Services Assistant to join a not-for-profit aged care facility. You will perform general maintenance and keep the community safe and welcoming for residents and staff.

This full-time role focuses on practical, hands-on tasks, preventive maintenance, and timely responses to repair needs within a 120-bed home set on 65 acres. Join a supportive team delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in general maintenance or a similar hands-on role.
• Skilled in building maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond to urgent tasks; good understanding of Workplace Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance, keeping the facility running smoothly.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure buildings, equipment, and systems are safe, reliable, and well maintained.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, troubleshoot issues, and prioritise urgent repairs to support residents and staff.
• Assist when needed to maintain outdoor areas and grounds, ensuring gardens, pathways, and external spaces are safe, tidy, and welcoming.
• Monitor the overall condition of the facility, report hazards or larger repairs, maintain tools and records, and contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

General maintenance

Hands-on

Building maintenance

Safety awareness

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Costa House in Lara is more than an aged care home—it’s a place where you can grow your career while making a real difference. Our 120-bed facility, set on 65 peaceful acres, offers staff a supportive, close-knit team environment and the resources to deliver high-quality care for residents with a range of needs. With modern rooms, expansive gardens, and easy access to local shops and community activities, our home combines a tranquil, healthy lifestyle with meaningful, rewarding work. At Costa House, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re becoming part of a community that cares.

Do you enjoy hands-on work and taking pride in keeping spaces safe, functional and well maintained? We’re looking for aMaintenance Services Assistantto join our team on afull-time basis.

Working Monday to Friday, you’ll play an important role in helping keep our community running smoothly and ensuring our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable and well-maintained environment.

In this role, you’ll assist with the general maintenance of buildings, equipment and outdoor areas, as well as responding to day-to-day maintenance needs around the community.

We’re looking for someone withpractical, hands-on experience rather than formal trade qualifications. This is not a specialist trade position, but a role suited to someone who is practical, proactive, reliable and takes pride in their work.

If you enjoy being hands-on, solving everyday maintenance issues and contributing to a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

No two days are the same! As Maintenance Services Assistant you will:

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance, keeping the facility running smoothly.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure buildings, equipment, and systems are safe, reliable, and well maintained.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, troubleshoot issues, and prioritise urgent repairs to support residents and staff.
• Assist when need to maintain outdoor areas and grounds, ensuring gardens, pathways, and external spaces are safe, tidy, and welcoming.
• Monitor the overall condition of the facility, report hazards or larger repairs, maintain tools and records, and contribute to a safe working environment.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Practical experience in general maintenance or a similar hands-on role
• Skilled in building maintenance and repairs
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond to urgent tasksSound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements and safe work practices
• Current driver’s licence
• National Police Check & NDIS workers screening clearance (and relevant sector clearances as required)
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, professional manner

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care