Maintenance & Property Team Leader

Maintenance & Property Team Leader – The Gracewood Community Village, Kellyville

• Lead and inspire a dedicated maintenance team committed to excellence.
• Keep things running smoothly by managing both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Make a real impact by ensuring our residents enjoy a safe, functional, and beautiful environment every day.

At BaptistCare, we believe every role has the power to enrich lives. Our vibrant Gracewood Community Village is more than a place to live, it's a place where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. We are looking for a passionate leader who shares our values to guide our maintenance team and help create welcoming spaces that support wellbeing.

About the Role:

 As Maintenance and Property Team Leader, you'll play a vital part in maintaining the high standards that make BaptistCare communities exceptional. From buildings and gardens to equipment and safety compliance, you'll ensure everything works seamlessly so our residents can focus on living their best lives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform maintenance activities—reactive and preventative—to meet compliance and quality standards. (This is a hands on role ).
• Lead, train, and support a small team of maintenance professionals.
• Work closely with Site Managers and the Area Manager to minimize disruptions.
• Manage assets, vehicles, and equipment with care and efficiency.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and ensure contractor compliance.
• Uphold safety and audit standards, including WHS

About The Gracewood Community Village

The Gracewood Community Village in Kellyville is an award-winning retirement community designed with a people first approach. Nestled in Sydney's beautiful Cumberland Woodland, it offers modern, low-maintenance living combined with a warm sense of neighbourliness. Residents enjoy premium apartments, vibrant social activities, and resort-style amenities including a Clubhouse, heated pool, gym, and landscaped gardens.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning

About you:

• Trade Certificate in a relevant field and trade experience preferred.
• Hands-on maintenance skills.
• Skilled in managing maintenance systems, budgets, and teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and operational processes.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements
• Valid driver's license and willingness to complete Fire Safety Officer training.
• Experience in aged care, retirement living, or healthcare environments is highly regarded.

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply now and help us create spaces where people feel safe, cared for, and truly at home

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.