Maintenance Officer

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At ECH, we take pride in our work, teamwork, and the positive impact we make on people's lives. We believe our people drive our success, and how we work together is just as important as what we achieve. By embracing technology and flexible working, we create a better balance between work and life.

We're always looking for ways to improve the lives of older South Australians. To do this, we invest in our people. Everyone has the chance to grow, learn, and advance their career at ECH.We also value and celebrate diversity, recognising the strength it brings through different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to contribute to a safe and pleasant living environment for all village residents and visitors while making a meaningful difference in our clients lives by maintaining beautiful and functional spaces that enhance their retirement experience.

As Maintenance Officer, you will ensure residents enjoy well-maintained dwellings , property and grounds through both scheduled and responsive maintenance services. You will complete all maintenance tasks within specified timeframes while maintaining meticulous electronic records to track progress and completion.

About You

The ideal Maintenance Officer is a highly active individual who approaches their work with enthusiasm and responsiveness, consistently demonstrating initiative when addressing both planned and unexpected maintenance needs.

You possess excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to communicate effectively with elderly residents about maintenance activities, service interruptions, and operational changes with patience and clarity.

Above all you will embody ECH's values by creating an environment where residents can thrive, recognising your work directly impacts the quality of life and well-being of the retirement community.

National Police check

Australian Drivers licence

First Aid, CPR and Manual Handling

Some Perks for You

As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you will be able to salary package up to $18,549 per year to reduce your tax.

Be MORE at ECH We're passionate about supporting our people as much as our clients and residents. Enjoy wellbeing programs, an environment that creates meaningful connections and opportunities to grow your skills and career all topped off with competitive benefits. Ready to be part of something special? Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of Life

Applications close: Friday 8th August 2025

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and will move quickly to secure the right candidate. Should you be interested in a confidential discussion, you can connect in with Mellisa Bennetts, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0413 308 562 ormellisa.bennetts@ech.asn.au

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.

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ECH is a charity and not-for-profit organisation. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).

We are committed to providing quality services that enhance the independence of our members and we have established a sound financial base to support our operational and growth aspirations.

ECH is governed by a Board of Directors committed to our strategic directions and to achieving them using best business practice. Policy covering all of ECH's activities is implemented by our dedicated staff under the direction of our Chief Executive and General Managers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

ECH is a charity and not-for-profit organisation. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).

We are committed to providing quality services that enhance the independence of our members and we have established a sound financial base to support our operational and growth aspirations.

ECH is governed by a Board of Directors committed to our strategic directions and to achieving them using best business practice. Policy covering all of ECH's activities is implemented by our dedicated staff under the direction of our Chief Executive and General Managers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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