Maintenance Officer

**Increase your take home pay with **Salary Packaging (conditions apply)
- **Salary range $30.56 - $32.99 per hour **+ super + salary packaging**

**About your new role**:
We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer to join our team at our David Buttfield Centre in Gwelup. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for performing various maintenance tasks and project managing external contractors to ensure our facilities are maintained to the highest standards. This role is ideal for a capable multitasker who thrives on achieving goals quickly, within specified timeframes and budgets.

**Duties (not limited to)**:

- Manage site maintenance programs including preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety policies and relevant legislation.
- Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
- Perform general maintenance tasks such as painting and manual handling of deliveries.
- Address minor repairs promptly and coordinate with external contractors as needed.
- Maintain positive working relationships with team members.
- Assist in onboarding and supervising external contractors.
- Assist in producing organisational reports and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as required, including working from alternative locations.

**To be considered you will have**:

- Trade or tertiary qualification
- Previous maintenance/handyman/gardening experience
- Basic competency in painting
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
- Knowledge of current Aged Care Standards & OSH regulations
- Empathy, flexibility and patience with aged people and their needs
- You have a hands-on approach with a "can do attitude"
- Confidence using hand power tools including Lawn and Gardening tools
- Willingness to obtain chemical handling training
- Valid driver’s licence
- Experience in an Aged Care or Health Care environment
- desirable.

**Why Join Our Team?**

At our core, we believe in nurturing your professional growth and personal well-being. That's why we offer:

- **Comprehensive Training & Development**: Dive into a wealth of learning opportunities that propel your career forward.
- **Health & Financial Perks**: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance (HBF or Medibank) and banking products (Bankwest).
- **Retail Rewards**: Save more with discounts at JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, and Seashells Hospitality Group.
- **Wellness & Support**: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and engage with our holistic Wellness Program.
- **Community Impact**: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Western Australians through compassionate care.
- **Not-for-profit Salary Packaging**: Maximise your earnings with our salary packaging benefits.
- **Vibrant Team Culture**: Thrive in a dynamic team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your contributions and supports your journey every step of the way

**About Us**:
BaptistCare supports thousands of people across 90 locations in NSW, WA and the ACT. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation's most respected care and community services providers.

We are a faith based, not for profit organisation that cares for families, communities and individuals. You may know us for our aged care services - we also give to the community through community service programs including domestic violence prevention initiatives non interest loans to those in need.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for the role, click **“Apply”** and please provide the following:

- Updated Resume