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Maintenance Officer - Lilyfield - Full Time Permanent Position

• Hourly rate of $29.08 + super + salary packaging to increase to $33.00 per hour
• Stable, and interesting role, helping maintain residents homes, make a difference!
• Laundry allowance also included
• No weekend work

Join the Uniting Team as a Maintenance Officer!

At Uniting, we're driven by a powerful mission: to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. Our commitment to diversity means we welcome everyone, regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We're making real strides to create a better world, and we want you to be part of it.

About the Role:

Are you a skilled handyperson with a passion for making a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Officer who will play a crucial role in maintaining our properties, land-based assets, and equipment. Your work will ensure our care and accommodation services are safe, sustainable, and feel like home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain property, land-based assets, and equipment to support service delivery goals.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families, showing empathy and understanding.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and WHS in all maintenance work.
• Perform both routine and reactive building/property maintenance tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of legislation related to buildings and workplace health and safety.
• A trade background is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to maintain compliance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Understanding of contractor obligations.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Current NSW driver’s license.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience in maintenance roles within aged care or retirement living settings.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System); training can be provided.

Benefits & Culture:

• NFP Salary packaging benefits
• Uniform provided & Laundry allowance
• Ongoing training & continuous development
• Career development opportunities

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link Position Description - Maintenance Officer May 24.pdf

How to Apply:

Please attach your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For all enquiries, please email Dina Oraha at doraha@uniting.org
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