Maintenance Officer

Permanent Full Time
Baptcare Karana Community - Kew, VIC
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
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.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.
Opportunity
We are currently looking for a skilled and compassionate Full Time Maintenance Officer at our Karana Community located in Kew, VIC. We are seeking a competent, reliable, and flexible Maintenance Officer to ensure the community is provided with a timely, skilled and customer focused maintenance service. This role involves close contact with residents of the community and good 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.
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
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.
Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.