Maintenance Officer- Cypress Gardens Retirement Community

17 hours ago

Clear Island Waters Queensland, Australia TriCare Full time $59,000 - $83,000 per year

With over 50 years of experience, TriCare is one of Queensland's leading private providers of retirement communities and aged care residences.

Do you consider yourself a handyperson and have general maintenance skills?  Are you looking to keep busy a couple of days a week in a rewarding and community-focused environment?

We are looking for a Maintenance Officer to join our friendly team at Cypress Gardens Retirement Community.  This permanent part-time role (2 days per week) would suit someone semi-retired or seeking work-life balance while still putting their skills to good use.

Why You'll Love This Role:

  • Being part of a supportive and caring team within a welcoming community

  • Enjoying a varied work schedule at Clear Island Waters, central Gold Coast

  • Interacting with residents, families, colleagues, and contractors to create a respectful, relaxed and friendly environment.

About the Role:

Hours offered:30hrsperfortnight – two days per week 8:00am – 4:00pm Part-time.

As our Maintenance Officer, you will take pride in ensuring our beautiful retirement community is maintained to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out and overseeing general maintenance, minor repairs, and preventative upkeep across the village

  • Co-ordinating trades and contractors

  • Maintaining gardens, lawns, and common areas so they're always looking their best

  • Ensuring equipment, facilities, and the swimming pool are safe and well maintained

  • Manage preventative maintenance schedules, resident maintenance expenses, maintain basic stock, report issues and solutions to the Village Manager.

  • Adhere to Work, Health & Safety requirements, conduct workplace safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard reporting.

  • Driving the village bus for resident weekly shopping trips and activities as needed

  • Liaising with the Village Manager and residents to ensure maintenance needs are met promptly and professionally

We're looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

  • A practical, can-do attitude and genuine care for your work and the people around you. You'll have:

  • A handyperson background or broad maintenance experience (building, handyperson, or similar)

  • A knack for problem-solving and attention to detail

  • Experience co-ordinating contractors

  • A friendly, respectful approach when working around older residents.

  • Must hold a medium rigid license at minimum for the resident bus excursions and weekly shopping transport.

  • Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Remuneration is set according to Level 5 of the Aged Care Award $29.94/hr.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, independence, and working in a supportive community environment.

If you take pride in your work and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of our team, dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents. Please submit your application via SEEK. Any questions please contact Nicole Muir, Retirement Village Manager, on

A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and be willing to undertake a pre-employment functionality assessment in alignment with the role's physical demands.

TriCare does not consider applications received through, or from, recruiters.

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