Maintenance Officer | South Melbourne

Do you want to make a difference working to assist the lives of the elderly, building relationships and connections in a rewarding community? 

What’s on Offer: 

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

• Competitive salary, plus super and benefits 

• Full-time employment Monday through to Friday. 

• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program 

• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Terms & Conditions apply) 

Your New 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 at The Grace Retirement Apartments and The Alba Aged Care in South Melbourne on a Full-Time basis, Monday - Friday.

As a Maintenance Officer you will lead the team and provide services to maintain our facilities. 

What does your new role look like? 

• 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 

• Developing and implementing a preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance program 

• 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