Home Maintenance Worker

5 days ago

Melville, Australia Melville Cares Full time $18,550 - $19,550 per year

Benefits:

  • Permanent part time employment hours per week);
  • Hourly Pay rate $36.25;
  • Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year;
  • Clients are based in the Melville and surrounding suburbs, limiting the amount of time spent travelling between clients;
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program;

About the company:

As the heart of community care, Melville Cares provide a range of aged care services including home support, in-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. Our vision, is that we at Melville Cares believe senior peoples' lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life, and is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose.

About the role:

Melville Cares is looking for a Maintenance Worker for 15–20 hours a week to join us in supporting older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. In this rewarding role, you'll report to the Team Leader and carry out general maintenance tasks based on each client's support plan.

You'll provide high-quality service while promoting client dignity, safety, and wellbeing. Each task you complete—whether it's cleaning gutters, checking smoke alarms, or making minor repairs—makes a real difference in someone's life.

This is a flexible part-time role that suits someone who is reliable, self-motivated, and passionate about helping others.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out home maintenance tasks such as:
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Smoke alarm checks
  • Window and high-level cleaning
  • Changing light bulbs and tap washers
  • Installing lock boxes
  • Minor paving repairs
  • Promote safety and client dignity in all tasks
  • Communicate effectively with the Team Leader and report changes or concerns
  • Contribute to a reablement-focused approach to client care
  • Model and uphold Work Health & Safety procedures
  • Actively participate in education and training requirements.
  • Other duties as requested by the Team Leader

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience in a similar maintenance role
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Practical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while following direction
  • Valid "C" class driver's licence and a roadworthy vehicle
  • National Police Clearance (within 3 months)
  • Understanding of Aged Care Standards

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in the aged care or community services sector

Keen on joining our team?

Kindly submit your application online, along with your up-to-date Resume.

The shortlisting process will begin shortly. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please Note: Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities, to apply.

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