Maintenance Officer Newcastle

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time $64,800 - $65,800 per year
  • Maintenance Officer – Full Time (Mon–Fri, No Weekends)
  • Newcastle & Hunter region
  • $31.51/hr + super + salary packaging = more money in your pocket
  • Laundry allowance also included
  • Tools and Vehicles supplied

Looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? Join Uniting as a Maintenance Officer and help keep our aged care communities safe, welcoming, and homelike.

About Us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. As an organisation, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are bold, imaginative, respectful, and compassionate in everything we do.

About the Role

Uniting is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer to join our team and support the upkeep of our aged care and retirement living services. This full-time, Monday to Friday role (38 hours per week) offers stability, a competitive hourly rate, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our communities.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, property, plant, and equipment to ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake both planned and reactive maintenance in a timely and professional manner.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with WHS standards and organisational requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families with empathy and respect.
  • Support the delivery of safe and high-quality aged care services through proactive property and asset management.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Previous experience in a similar maintenance or handyperson role.
  • Sound knowledge of WHS and building-related legislation.
  • Trade background preferred but not essential.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good computer literacy and organisational skills.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence

Even Better:

  • Demonstrated experience in a maintenance role, preferably in an aged care /Retirement living setting
  • Detailed knowledge of the application use of CMMS (Computerised maintenance management system) training can be provided.

Our benefits

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return, you'll get:

  • Attractive hourly rate of $ super.
  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Uniform provided + laundry allowance.
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment allowance.

For all enquiries, please contact Sharn via email at

At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people exactly as they are. We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people and are committed to meaningful change.

Employment is subject to background checks, including a national police check, reference checks, and NDIS clearance.

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