Facilities Officer - Maintenance

BallyCara; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emotional Wellness day

Fitness allowance & online portal

Paid study leave

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

BallyCara in Scarborough is seeking a hands-on Facilities Officer – Maintenance to keep buildings, equipment and spaces safe and well‑presented for residents and staff. You’ll tackle repairs, planned works and improvements in a varied, practical role across our village by the water.

You’ll bring a trade qualification and strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive, customer‑focused approach and a commitment to safety and quality in every task.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in facilities or similar setting.
• Trade qualification in Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and safety focus.
• Good communication and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the village.
• Undertake carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing and painting tasks.
• Maintain buildings, facilities and shared spaces to a high standard.
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Complete work orders and planned maintenance tasks.
• Identify maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Safely operate tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Support event set-up and pack-down across the village.
• Work collaboratively with the BallyCara team.
• Follow all WHS requirements and safe work practices.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry/Plumbing/Electrical

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Trades & Services

What if your next maintenance role was more than fixing things?

At BallyCara, your work helps create a place that people are proud to call home. From keeping buildings and facilities in great condition to responding to those unexpected maintenance jobs, you’ll play an important role in making sure our residents, staff and visitors feel safe, comfortable and cared for.

And you’ll do it in a beautiful coastal setting on the Redcliffe Peninsula, surrounded by a supportive team who genuinely value what you do.

Why you’ll love working here

• Variety every day – from repairs and maintenance to improvement projects, there’s always something different to tackle.
• A beautiful place to work – our Scarborough village is just metres from the water.
• A team that has your back – work alongside friendly, down-to-earth people who value teamwork and respect.
• Work that matters – your work directly contributes to the comfort, safety and wellbeing of the BallyCara community.
• Use your skills – bring your practical knowledge, problem-solving ability and initiative to a role where you can see the results of your work.

About BallyCara

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation committed to inspiring healthy and happy living.

Our Scarborough village is a vibrant community where people live, work, connect and enjoy life. From independent living and residential aged care to wellness and community services, everything we do is centred around people and the relationships we build.

Our values are reflected in our SONA® ethos of Happiness, with Everyone Matters, Creativity and Integrity at the heart of how we work.

When you join BallyCara, you’re not just joining a maintenance team — you’re becoming part of the BallyCara family.

Job Description

About the role

As our Facilities Officer – Maintenance, you’ll help keep our buildings, equipment, facilities, grounds and shared spaces safe, functional and looking their best.

This is a practical, hands‑on role where you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills every day. You’ll work across a diverse environment, responding to maintenance requests, completing planned and reactive works, and helping identify opportunities to improve our facilities.

No two days are likely to look exactly the same.

What you’ll be doing

Your days could include:

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the village
• Undertaking carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing and painting tasks
• Maintaining buildings, facilities and shared spaces to a high standard
• Responding to maintenance requests from residents and staff
• Completing work orders and planned maintenance tasks
• Identifying maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement
• Safely operating tools, equipment and vehicles
• Supporting event set‑up and pack‑down across the village
• Working collaboratively with the broader BallyCara team
• Following all WHS requirements and safe work practices

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, solving problems and taking pride in their work.

You’ll ideally have:

• A relevant trade qualification — Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical highly regarded
• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or a similar hands‑on role
• Strong practical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A reliable, proactive and can‑do attitude
• Good communication skills and a friendly, customer‑focused approach
• A strong commitment to safety and quality

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who understands that good maintenance is about more than fixing a problem — it’s about creating an environment where people feel safe, comfortable and at home.

Role requirements

• Satisfactory police check, or willingness to obtain one through BallyCara
• Right to work in Australia

Benefits that support you

At BallyCara, we believe looking after our people is just as important as the work we do.

Our employee benefits include:

• Emotional Wellness - Enjoy one paid wellness day each year — whether you use it for your birthday, family, appointments or simply some time for yourself.
• Physical Wellness - Access a fitness allowance for eligible wellness activities and products, plus our LIFT Fitness online fitness portal.
• Professional Wellness - A ccess two days of paid study leave each year, together with study assistance to support your ongoing development.
• Financial Wellness - Take advantage of not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $18,550, 17.5% annual leave loading, and access to our TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely thank everyone who takes the time to apply and express interest in joining BallyCara.