Home Maintenance Officer - Aged Care

McArthur; Vich; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McArthur is seeking an experienced Home Maintenance Officer for a short-term assignment in the northern suburbs. The role involves visiting client homes in Brunswick, Coburg, Pascoe Vale and surrounding suburbs and performing basic repairs and gardening tasks five days a week, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The position requires physical ability to use home maintenance tools and travel between homes, with start ASAP and ending January 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in home maintenance or related field.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; basic repairs and gardening experience.
• Trade qualifications in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical are desirable.
• Police Check issued in the last 3 months.
• Working with Children Check required.

Responsabilités

• Perform minor home repairs, alterations, odd jobs and basic gardening tasks.
• Install safety equipment (e.g. handrails, ramps) as specified by Occupational Therapists.
• Purchase and transport materials to complete tasks.
• Advise clients and refer to qualified tradespeople when appropriate.
• Prioritise and schedule appointments independently.
• Collect client fees and issue receipts.
• Observe and report wellbeing or safety concerns.
• Maintain tools, equipment and accurate records of work.
• Respect cultural values and maintain confidentiality.

Connaissances

Hand tools

Power tools

Gardening

Independent work

Communication

Literacy & numeracy

Trade qualifications

Trailer towing

Bilingual advantage

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Outils

Basic repairs

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced Home Maintenance Officer for a short-term assignment, northern suburb's location, weekly pay -$43.03 per hr + super

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• 5 days, 8.30 - 5pm
• Visit clients home in Brunswick, Coburg, Pascoe Vale & surrounding suburbs
• Starting ASAP until end of Jan 2027

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Maintenance Officer to deliver high-quality, minor home repairs and basic gardening services for eligible residents, including older people and those living with disabilities.

About the Role

This hands-on role supports community members to remain safe, secure, and independent in their own homes. It also involves working closely with Occupational Therapists, internal teams, and external service providers to ensure residents' needs are met with dignity and respect.

This role involves physical tasks and travel between client homes. Applicants must be physically capable of using home maintenance tools and working in a variety of home settings.

The position would commence ASAP until at least the end of January 2027, candidates must be available 5 days per week between 8.30 - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

Perform minor home repairs, alterations, odd jobs, and basic gardening tasks.

Install safety equipment (e.g. handrails, ramps) as specified by Occupational Therapists.

Purchase and transport materials as needed to complete tasks.

Advise clients and refer to qualified tradespeople when appropriate.

Prioritise and schedule appointments independently.

Collect client fees and issue receipts.

Observe and report any client wellbeing or safety concerns.

Maintain tools, equipment, and accurate records of work completed.

Respect cultural values and maintain confidentiality at all times.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 1 year of experience in home maintenance or a related field.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, and experience in basic repairs and gardening.
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Trade qualifications in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical (desirable).
• Ability to tow a trailer (preferred).
• A second language is an advantage.
• Clear Police Check that has been issued in the last 3mths
• Working with Children's Check - employment