Maintenance Officer

About us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.

Opportunity

We are currently looking for a skilled and compassionate Full Time Maintenance Officer at our Coasthaven Community located in Norlane VIC. We are seeking a competent reliable and flexible Maintenance Officer to ensure the community is provided with a timely skilled and customer focused maintenance service. This role involves close contact with residents of the community and good communication gentle approach and sensitivity are required.

This position is responsible for supporting the Site Manager with the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the communitys assets some supervision of contractor works and ensuring a secure and safe environment for all stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Assist in keeping the preventative maintenance schedule up to date and any request for maintenance is responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensure the level of local repairs are attended to promptly & use of external contractors is reviewed by the Site Manager as required.
• Attend site meetings & any mandatory staff training as directed by Site Manager
• Liaise with both internal & external customers (residents families contractors & visitors) in a compassionate helpful manner that best reflects Baptcare Mission & Vision statement.
• Maintain strict privacy & dignity in all dealings with residents and staff.
• Support other facilities in the Gippsland region with maintenance activities from time to time.

About you

• Relevant experience in facility maintenance service delivery
• Trade certificate or other relevant building/trade qualifications (preferred but not essential)
• Test & Tag qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Basic computer skills in Office Word Excel etc.
• Knowledge of MSDS WHS
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current Heavy Vehicle Licence (preferred but not essential)

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values not just talking about them. Youll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect support and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change continuous improvement and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further the successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18550.
• Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

How to apply:

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

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At Baptcare we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees volunteers the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together we are building on a shared history of care and compassion expanding our reach and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.