Maintenance Officer

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Officer to help maintain the Clifton Hill Aged Care Facility’s buildings, grounds, and equipment in excellent condition. Reporting to the Property Services Lead – Residential Aged Care, this part-time role (15.2 hours per week) supports the smooth operation of the facility.

THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to undertake tasks as directed by the Property Services Lead – Residential Aged Care (supervisor) to maintain the building and grounds internal and external elements at the Clifton Hill Aged Care Facility in optimum condition, as well as supporting the operations of the facility as they relate to plant, equipment, and services.

• Assist with Building access:
• • Assignment of Access Security Passes for staff, residents, and contractors
  • Ordering new site keys on request by site staff (via Upkeep request)
• Making temporarily safe, areas in preparation for works to occur, or in response to breakdown
• Maintenance of furnishings including at end of lifecycle or as new items are required
• Assisting in, inducting, and overseeing contractors to site for reactive and preventative repairs and maintenance, including Essential Safety Measures

Salary will be $81,702.37 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated experienced as an all-round handy person with solid skills in repairs and maintenance jobs
• Proven ability to prioritise, manage and complete jobs in a set period with limited supervision
• Competent in the use of basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of safety related to the transportation of tools, materials, and work pieces in and around work areas
• Knowledge and understanding of Safe Work Australia Health & Safety practices, and demonstrate a safety-first approach at all time

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Adam Figg at [email protected], using the subject line: Maintenance Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

An up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination are required for this position 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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