Roving Maintenance Officer

Join Eldercare as a Roving Maintenance Officer

Location: Work across Eldercare sites across the south to Seaford, north to Evanston Park & Metro. Occasional work on the Yorke Peninsula may be requested.

Type: Full Time

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:36

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As a leading not-for-profit aged care provider, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on learning and development to support your career growth.

As a Roving Maintenance Officer, you will provide reliable, high-standard maintenance services across Eldercare's residential aged care facilities. Working with the Property Services team, you will help maintain safe, comfortable, and well-presented environments for residents, while delivering responsive and courteous service that supports their wellbeing and satisfaction.

• Deliver a wide range of hands-on maintenance services across Eldercare's residential aged care facilities and retirement living units, including general repairs, minor plumbing, painting, gardening, and equipment upkeep.
• Ensure all activities comply with legislative and accreditation standards, including fire safety requirements.
• Work closely with site staff to manage maintenance workloads, budgets, and systems, using the Maintenance Request System to track and report tasks.
• Support audits, provide technical guidance to staff, and oversee contractor performance.
• Participate in the on-call afterhours maintenance service roster at the agreed times (3 x 1 week blocks per year).

• Proven experience in a comparable maintenance or facilities role; aged care experience is advantageous
• Proficient in IT systems and applications relevant to facilities operations
• Familiarity with Test & Tag procedures; training can be provided if required
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a strong work ethic
• Approachable, courteous, and service-oriented in all interactions
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with effective time management
• Enthusiastic about developing comprehensive knowledge in Facilities Management
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships across a diverse workforce and resident community

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Property Services Officer to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive aged care environment.

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work in modern facilities with on-site parking
• Enjoy the variety of working across different locations

To apply for this role, please click the apply button. For more information, contact Scott Cowie, Property Services Senior Team Leader, on or email

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy, including vaccination for seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is rainbow tick accredited. We are committed to supporting LGBTI employees and residents to feel included and safe. We are committed to equality and respect for all, regardless of culture, religion, age, gender, sexuality, disability, or background.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not tolerate gender-based violence in the workplace. We are a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.