Maintenance Officer

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives.

We currently have the opportunity for a Maintenance Officer to join our team at Blue Haven. The purpose of this role is to maintain Blue Haven Care Homes building, gardens and other property and manage the maintenance of the home. In this role you will participate as a positive team member and demonstrate the values of Blue Haven Care Home in all aspects of work and interactions.

**What we offer**:

- Permanent part time, 37.5 hours per week. A job share arrangement would be considered for this position.
- The ability to salary sacrifice up to $9,009 in pre-tax earnings plus $2,550 meal and entertainment card (for eligible employees)
- An annual salary from $58,032.59 to $58,716.65
- Plus 11% superannuation
- Plus applicable penalty rates

**What you'll need to be successful in the role**:

- Experience with the use of mowers, whipper snippers and gardening equipment and building maintenance
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and mechanical
- Basic knowledge of gardening/horticulture
- Knowledge of the safe handling of chemicals
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective written documentation skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to work without supervision
- Class C Driver’s Licence.

For further information click here for a copy of the position description.

**Contact**:Neil Spence, Maintenance Supervisor on 0490 124 888.

**Closing Date**: Sunday 14 April 2024, 11:30pm.

We are committed to the health and safety of all our employees and residents. Applicants must ensure that they meet current Federal and NSW Public Health guidelines relating to vaccinations for Residential Aged Care Facilities. Successful applicants are required to provide proof of vaccination.

**Applicants please note**: Council has resolved to undertake the sale of Blue Haven. The sale will involve transfer of the business and employees under the Fair Work Australia transfer of business requirements and we anticipate that the sale will occur in early to mid 2024.

For more information on how to apply, view our Information for Applicants Guide.

**We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values**

**Respect** | **Integrity **| **Innovation **| **Teamwork **| **Excellence** | Love and Care**

**underpinning everything we do.