Permanent Full-Time Maintenance Officer

Saint Nicholas Aged Care Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Salary packaging via Eziway

Professional development

Career progression

Non-for-profit organisation

Penalty rates

Job summary

Saint Nicholas Aged Care – Highgate Hill QLD is seeking a hands-on Maintenance/Facilities Officer to cover building repairs, grounds maintenance and contractor coordination in a small team. You will perform preventative and reactive tasks, support resident safety and ensure compliance with WHS and aged care standards.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday (07:00–15:00) with some flexibility. Prior residential aged care maintenance experience is valued, and this non-for-profit offers salary

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake on-call duties when required.
• Experience and ability to carry out maintenance repairs and providing grounds support.
• Solid experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities or groundskeeping role.
• Previous maintenance experience with residential aged care – highly desirable.
• Good understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Understanding of infection control, compliance and resident safety in aged care.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time, Monday to Friday, 0700-1500 with some flexibility.
• Complete preventative and reactive maintenance and general building repairs.
• Carry out minor repairs and handyman duties across the service.
• Maintain gardens, grounds, paths and outdoor areas.
• Follow the preventative maintenance schedule and complete routine equipment checks.
• Coordinate and support external contractors as required.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for residents, employees and visitors.
• Work in line with WHS, infection control and aged care compliance requirements.
• Identify maintenance or safety issues and respond promptly.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Groundskeeping

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Job description

Saint Nicholas Aged Care – Highgate Hill QLD

Permanent Full-Time (76 hours/fortnight), Monday-Friday

Above award rates + 12% Superannuation + Penalty Rates

Non-for-profit Organisation (access to salary packaging!)

About the Role:

Join our small, dedicated team and play an important role in keeping our aged care service safe, functional, well maintained and welcoming for our residents.

This is a hands-on and varied role covering building and general maintenance, preventative and reactive repairs, grounds maintenance, equipment checks and contractor coordination. You’ll use your practical skills and experience to ensure our facilities are maintained to a high standard while supporting resident safety, Work Health and Safety requirements and aged care compliance standards.

Previous maintenance experience within residential aged care is highly regarded, as an understanding of the unique requirements of an aged care environment will help you succeed in this role.

In this role, you will:

• Work full-time position, Monday to Friday. Standard working hours are 0700-1500, with some flexibility available
• Complete preventative and reactive maintenance and general building repairs
• Carry out minor repairs and general handyman duties across the service
• Maintain gardens, grounds, paths and outdoor areas
• Follow the preventative maintenance schedule and complete routine equipment checks
• Coordinate and support external contractors as required
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for residents, employees and visitors
• Work in accordance with relevant WHS, infection control and aged care compliance requirements
• Identify maintenance or safety issues and respond to them in a timely manner

What we’re looking for:

• Must be willing to undertake on-call duties when required
• Experience and ability to carry out maintenance repairs and providing grounds support
• Solid experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities or groundskeeping role
• Previous maintenance experience with residential aged care – highly desirable
• A good understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements
• An understanding of the importance of infection control, compliance and resident safety within an aged care environment
• Good practical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing maintenance priorities
• Confidence coordinating with contractors and other service providers
• Current driver's licence
• Valid unlimited Australian work rights
• Availability to commence as soon as possible would be highly regarded

Why Join St Nicholas Aged Care?

St Nicholas Aged Care offers a 72-bed facility that strongly supports the Greek elderly community. We are a warm and welcoming residential aged care home, established in 1959 through the vision and dedication of The Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint George, with a strong connection to the Greek community. We are committed to delivering person-centred, culturally appropriate care that respects the dignity, independence, and individual needs of every resident.

St Nicholas provides a culturally appropriate service to residents. Care, diet, diversional therapy and human resource management encompass the need to meet resident’s cultural and linguistic needs. All staff learn a basic level of Greek language to build engagement between staff and residents and to enable resident needs to be met with greater safety and dignity. The staff development program includes cultural and language education.

Benefits You\'ll Love

• Competitive above award pay rates, including penalty shift opportunities
• Access to up to $15,900 per year in salary packaging through Eziway
• Supportive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.