Maintenance Officer

Retirement Living - Permanent Full Time

Baptcare Hedley Sutton Residential Age Care – Camberwell, VIC

Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,500k pa tax free

Based in our Hedley Sutton facility located in Camberwell, VIC

Join a friendly and supportive team environment

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 BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) 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.

The Role

Our Aged Care community in Camberwell has a permanent full time opportunity available for a Maintenance Officer. We are seeking a competent, reliable, and flexible Maintenance Officer to ensure the community is provided with a timely, skilled and customer focused maintenance service. This role involves close contact with residents of the community and good communication, gentle approach and sensitivity are required.

This position is responsible for supporting the Site Manager with the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the community's assets, some supervision of contractor works and ensuring a secure and safe environment for all stakeholders.

Key Duties:

Assist in keeping the preventative maintenance schedule up to date, and any request for maintenance is responded to in a timely manner

Ensure the level of local repairs are attended to promptly & use of external contractors is reviewed by the Site Manager as required

Attend site meetings & any mandatory staff training as directed by Site Manager

Liaise with both internal & external customers (residents, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects Baptcare's Mission & Vision statement

Maintain strict privacy & dignity in all dealings with residents and staff

About you

Relevant experience in facility maintenance service delivery

Trade certificate or other relevant building/trade qualifications (preferred, but not essential)

Test & Tag qualification (preferred, but not essential)

Basic computer skills in Office Word, Excel etc. (essential)

Knowledge of MSDS, WHS

Current Driver's Licence (essential)

Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (preferred, but not essential)

For You

Not-for-profit Salary Packaging Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

A supportive team environment

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

If you require support with the application process, please contact

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.