Maintenance Officer

Permanent Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
Baptcare Retirement Living (dual sites)

About Us

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success.

Opportunity

We are presently in search of a proficient and empathetic Full-time Maintenance Officer to join our team at our Strathalan and Hedley Sutton Retirement Living establishments situated in Macleod and Camberwell, correspondingly. Our pursuit entails identifying an adept, dependable, and adaptable Maintenance Officer, responsible for allocating 3 days to our Macleod facility and 2 days to our Camberwell facility to ensure the community is provided with timely, skilled, and client-driven maintenance service. This role involves close contact with residents of the community and effective communication, gentle approach and sensitivity are required.

This position is responsible for supporting the Site Manager with the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the community’s assets, some supervision of contractor works and ensuring a secure and safe environment for all stakeholders.

**Key Duties**:
Assist in keeping the preventative maintenance schedule up to date, and any request for maintenance is responded to in a timely manner.

Ensure the level of local repairs are attended to promptly & use of external contractors is reviewed by the Site Manager as required.

Attend site meetings & any mandatory staff training as directed by Site Manager

Liaise with both internal & external customers (residents, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects Baptcare's Mission & Vision statement.

Maintain strict privacy & dignity in all dealings with residents and staff.

About you

Relevant experience in facility maintenance service delivery

Trade certificate or other relevant building/trade qualifications (preferred, but not essential)

Test & Tag qualification (preferred, but not essential)

Basic computer skills in Office Word, Excel etc.

Knowledge of MSDS, WHS

Current Driver's Licence

Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (preferred, but not essential)

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Competitive salary

Access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18,550.

Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.

Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

**How to apply**:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Must have COVID (doses 1 & 2)

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.