Maintenance officer

What’s on Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do to provide the best in care and support to our residents at Rathdowne Place in Carlton.

We offer our team members stability and flexibility in rosters, so they can work on their terms whilst balancing the usual family and work-related commitments in life.

Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• Competitive hourly rates + Super
• Work on your terms – flexibility and stability – Choose a roster which works for YOU and your family commitments.
• Flex-Up – work additional overtime hours as available and boost your income
• Enjoy additional yearly paid Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program – an employee support service connecting you to a team of maternal health experts, midwives, and nurses
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• A supported employee Learning program, including a customised Induction on joining us
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance

Your new role 

We are currently looking for Maintenance Officer / Handyperson to join the friendly team at our Rathdowne Place Aged Care facility in Carlton. As part of the Maintenance team, you will be responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of the residential living and shared spaces of Rathdowne Place, working in accordance with health and safety guidelines and providing a support service that enhances the wellbeing of our residents.

• Providing a range of general maintenance and building maintenance services
• Delivering a high level of customer service to residents, visitors, contractors, and staff.
• Maintenance ,working with high pressure cleaning equipment of external shared space of the building.
• Working within health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff, reporting hazards where appropriate.
• Varied tasks including changing light globes, hanging pictures, plaster repair/painting and basic plumbing, and cabinetry repairs.

About you

Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest.  You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• Previous maintenance experience. Trade background/qualifications preferred but not essential.
• A warm individual with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with our residents and team members.
• Knowledge of OHS requirements with a strong resident and safety focus.
• Previous experience in a Retirement Community, Aged Care, or hotel environment advantageous
• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft suite and asset management/ordering systems preferred.
• Availability to work part time (4 days per week): 8:00AM to 4:00PM

 If you’re seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful customer relationships and provide care which empowers and supports, the most deserving people in our communities - please apply today.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan