Mobile Maintenance Officer - 2 days per week

Believe Housing Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Health insurance

Gym memberships

Learning programs

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Believe Housing Australia is seeking a practical Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day repairs across several properties in South Australia. You will work with a collaborative team and occasionally autonomously on site, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

The role emphasizes hands-on work across carpentry, tiling, painting, and general upkeep, with structured back-office support and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience across building trades.
• Experience with carpentry, tiling, painting and basic repairs.
• Ability to work safely across multiple sites and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs across multiple properties.
• Work with team or independently on assigned tasks.
• General maintenance including patching, painting, carpentry and tiling.
• Repairing fixtures, fittings, and building components.
• Troubleshoot minor plumbing and electrical issues.
• Prepare vacant properties for renovation or re-tenancy.
• Install flooring, wall tiles, cabinetry and fixtures.
• Manage materials and inventory for tasks.
• Record completed work using asset maintenance systems.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Patching & tiling

Painting

Troubleshooting

Electrical issues

Plumbing

MS Office

Asset management systems

Tools

MS Office

Asset management systems

Job description

So many lives. So many ways. One you.
At Believe Housing Australia (part of the AnglicareSA family), our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable and secure place to call home.
Here, your work goes beyond bricks and mortar. You'll join a passionate crew committed to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: housing insecurity.
Why this role?

• Make a real difference – Every job you complete helps improve safety, stability and dignity for tenants
• No quoting or billing – Focus on hands-on work, not invoicing or chasing payments
• Variety every day – Multiple jobs across different sites keeps your work practical and engaging
• Fully supported role – Tools, systems and structured work schedules provided by the back-office team
• Strong team environment – Work alongside experienced maintenance and housing professionals with support and development opportunities
• Stable, meaningful work – Ongoing employment with a clear purpose in the community

Every repair contributes to stronger communities and better housing outcomes across South Australia. You’ll be part of a team that values practical skill, professionalism and purpose-driven work.
To read more about how this role plays a vital role in supporting our tenants, please visit: https://believehousing.org.au/tenants/long-term-fix-for-maintenance-services/
What you’ll do
You’ll carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs across multiple properties each day, working in tandem with your team (or occasionally independently)
Your Core Work Will Include

• General maintenance including patching, painting, carpentry and tiling
• Repairing or replacing fixtures, fittings, appliances and building components
• Troubleshooting and resolving minor plumbing and electrical issues
• Preparing vacant properties for renovation or re-tenancy (dismantling, site prep, basic make-good works)
• Installing flooring, wall tiles, cabinetry and household fixtures
• Working across a mobile schedule with multiple jobs per day

You’ll Also

• Manage your own materials and inventory for tasks assigned to you
• Accurately record completed work using asset maintenance systems
• Collaborate with tradespeople, contractors and internal teams where required

What you’ll bring
You’re a practical, solutions-focused maintenance professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and reliable service.
To Thrive In This Role, You Will Have

• Hands-on experience in general maintenance, carpentry, patching tiling and painting
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, customer-first approach
• Ability to work independently across multiple job sites and manage your workload
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

We Would Also Love You To Have

• Experience in property maintenance or social housing environments
• Familiarity with asset management systems, databases, MS Office

Why Believe Housing Australia?
Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.
Here’s what you can expect in your career at Believe Housing Australia:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At Believe Housing Australia, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More To Enjoy

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you
Join Believe Housing Australia, and help us change lives and communities.
For more information, please contact Recruitment Business Partner, Nicole, at [e-mail]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.
At Believe Housing Australia, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.
We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access our Reconciliation Action Plan.
We are committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.