Maintenance Officer | Retirement Living

Do you want to use your maintenance skills in a rewarding community, making a difference working to assist the lives of the elderly, building relationships and connections?

What’s on Offer:

We value our Retirement Communities teams and the wonderful work they do.  Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• $33.64 per hour plus 11.5% super & yearly bonus
• Full Time permanent contract
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days as well as up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts for permanent employees.

The role 

Come and join the team where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning 'Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in our Aged Cares and Retirement Villages. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Officer to join the friendly team in Cromer, NSW on a Full-Time basis.

As the Maintenance Officer you will provide a support service that enhances our customer’s wellbeing in their home. 

What you will be doing

• Providing a range of general maintenance and building maintenance duties – this may include painting, lighting maintenance, gutters, air conditioning, tiling, basic plumbing and other general repairs
• Delivering a high level of service to residents, visitors, contractors, and staff
• Maintenance of the shared spaces, ensuring a high standard of presentation
• Working within health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff, reporting hazards where appropriate

About you

• Previous maintenance experience. Trade background/qualifications preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience in a Retirement Community, Aged Care, or hotel environment advantageous
• A service, solution, and preventative approach with strong customer service skills
• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft suite and asset management/ordering systems
• Willing to obtain an NDIS Clearance Check if successful
• Fully vaccinated for Influenza and COVID 19 (2 Doses)

If you are looking for a rewarding role and a great work environment; apply now to help support our customers to thrive. 

What makes us, us 

We are here to make a difference every day, small things, big things and everything in between. We encourage you to join our team in this meaningful journey and make a difference in your local community. 

• We’re all about making a bigger difference together
• We’re all about supporting your wellbeing
• We’re all about lifelong learning

If you are looking for a rewarding role and a great work environment; apply now!

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