Maintenance Officer

• Permanent full-Time role Monday to Friday 8:00am 4:00pm
• Based in Busselton enjoy working in a beautiful coastal community in the heart of the South West
• Join a supportive values-driven organisation where your work truly makes a difference

About the role:

William Carey Court is a 99-bed residential aged care facility in Busselton part of BaptistCare WA. Were looking for a practical reliable Maintenance Officer to help keep the site running smoothly and ensure our residents and staff have a safe comfortable environment every day.

This is a general maintenance role focused on the day-to-day upkeep of the facility. Our Property Team manages electrical plumbing HVAC and other specialist trade work through external contractors so you wont need to hold a trade licence. Instead youll be the friendly hands-on person on site who keeps things ticking coordinates contractor access and takes care of the everyday jobs that make a real difference to our residents and staff.

Roster:

• Monday to Friday 8:00am 4:00pm Enjoy a consistent weekday roster with no weekends night shifts or on-call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Identify log and report maintenance issues across the site
• Act as the on-site point of contact for contractors coordinating access and attendance
• Complete basic repairs and upkeep including patching walls minor painting assembling furniture and hanging pictures
• Move furniture and equipment receive deliveries and purchase maintenance supplies
• Prepare vacant rooms for new residents and assist with basic troubleshooting of phones and site systems
• Help maintain a safe clean and well-presented environment for residents families and staff
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and BaptistCare policies and procedures

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate: $32.48 to $35.08 12% super NFP salary packaging benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Novated leasing options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to learning and development programs including LinkedIn Learning
• Join a small supportive on-site team where your contribution makes a real difference
• Be part of a positive inclusive and welcoming workplace culture
• Immediate start available

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A trade gardening or handyman background is highly regarded but not essential. What matters most is a practical hands-on approach a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done
• Experience coordinating and managing property-related contractors
• Understanding of operational budgets and budget processes
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills
• Current drivers licence
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to maintaining a safe welcoming and well-presented environment for residents families and staff
• Alignment with BaptistCares vision purpose and values

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care home care retirement living community services disability support and housing.

We know that lifes challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us it can feel more connected supported and hopeful again.

Thats what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today more than 70000 customers 12000 employees and close to 2000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check reference checks and if applicable WWCC NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you