Maintenance Supervisor/mentor

**Introduction**:
Unique opportunity for an experienced Tradesperson/Maintenance Supervisor and Mentor to assist with the day-to-day upkeep of a 24/7 AOD Rehabilitation Facility.
Develop a rewarding Kitchen, Gardening and Community Maintenance Resident Works Program for clients to learn and develop life skills while in our care.
10 minutes from Pakenham on a 40-acre property with beautiful, serene landscapes. Immediate start available.
Permanent/Full time position working 9.00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Windana provides connected services for more people in need.
We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom.
By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future.
Is this your next career opportunity?
The Team Leader Maintenance and Works has oversight of community maintenance, kitchen and gardening activities to ensure safety and compliance for all staff, clients and visitors. In addition, the role will develop and coordinate a rewarding Resident Works Program for clients to learn and develop life skills while in our care.
Work with Senior Management team to provide an enjoyable and rewarding Resident Works Program for clients in the Therapeutic Community.
Contribute specialised knowledge, skills and insights to innovate program design and strategies to ensure clients’ needs are met.
Coordinate the Residents Works Program and provide relevant training as needed.
Leverage sector knowledge and expertise and act as a role model for the site.
Facilities Management including regular site checks, and arranging contractors as required.
Manage assets within the team including inventories, maintenance, and procurement to meet program-level objectives and needs.
Maintain schedule of routine property maintenance and reporting and rectifying any hazards identified.
Provide coaching and supervision to Chef & Gardening team members.
Ensure Maintenance and Resident Works Program meets Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and legislations to provide a safe environment for staff and residents.
What we're looking for
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Tradesperson/Maintenance Supervisor role.
Gardening/Farming or animal husbandry knowledge would be highly regarded.
Excellent knowledge of asset management, repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of contractor management including site inductions, safety plan review and implementation.
Experience managing, supervising and leading a small team to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills both with an ability to communicate effectively to diverse group of people with complex needs with compassion.
Excellent time management skills with an ability to adapt and reprioritise as required based on the needs of the program and residents.
Strong planning, coaching and program implementation skills.
Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.
Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive:
Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through our Strategic Plan, our quality accreditation, Reconciliation Action Plan and progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation. We care about everyone's contribution, so you feel connected, valued and motivated.
Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, and our Leadership Network.
Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more
Ready to join us?
Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.
Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.