Maintenance Officer

$65,128.96 + superannuation + Salary packaging
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging available to increase your take home pay
- Join a progressive & supportive team

Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day? Then Royal Freemasons is for you. Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people’s lives by showing compassion and providing high quality, safe care.

**The opportunity**

The Royal Freemasons community is looking for an experienced and motivated Maintenance Officer to join our team working full time across two Residential Aged Care Facility’s in Footscray and Sydenham.

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring all planned and corrective maintenance is carried out in safety, effective and timely manner within Royal Freemason’s Residential Aged Care facilities.

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a strong background in general maintenance and repair tasks, demonstrating a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You will have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

**Benefits**
- More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions - no rotating rosters
- Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program - refer a friend and be rewarded.
- Free onsite parking

**Qualifications, knowledge and requirements required for the role**
- Relevant Trade qualification and/or significant relevant experience.
- Experience in maintenance and grounds duties, preferably in an aged care environment
- Strong practical skills across maintenance disciplines, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repair.
- Demonstrated experience in ability to plan, organise and prioritise work, in an environment with multiple and conflicting demands.

**Other requirements**

It is a mandatory requirement when working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Clearance or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of this role.

All aged care workers must be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and are encouraged to receive the Flu-Vaccine. All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.

**Why work for Royal Freemasons?**

We are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.

**How to apply**

If you want a career that is rewarding and makes the difference, then we want to hear from you Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.