Maintenance Officer Juninga Aged Care

About the role

To continue the upkeep of our facility and grounds a new opportunity has come available for an experienced All Rounder Maintenance Officer to join the team at Juninga Aged Care facility located in Coconut Grove NT. This position is being offered on a full-time basis working 38 hours per week Monday Friday and at a salary of $30.44 - $31.79 / hour gross base (dependent on qualifications and experience)

This role will see you undertake a range of generalist handy person duties to keep our facilities in the best condition possible. This includes handyman duties such as paining fillers etc and grounds maintenance including mowing wippersnipping weeding etc. You will also provide support and guidance for external contracts who are on site to support the facility.

This opportunity will suit a person who is proactive and leads by example. You will have previous experience in a maintenance or handy man environment and be able to commit to full-time addition you will be comfortable working within an Aged Care facility and interacting respectfully with our residents.

Skills & experience:

To be considered for this role we would be looking at applications that hold the following experience and skills:

• Previous experience in a trade/building maintenance or handy man role.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Competent in the use of hand/power tools and light machinery.
• Sound understanding of A/C plumbing electrical & fire systems.
• Ability to reflect on own performance and seek guidance when required.

Benefits of working for us:

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Darwin Alice Springs Tennant Creek Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD:

• Above award hourly rate that is penalty driven.
• Annual salary increases in accordance with our enterprise agreement.
• Salary Packaging benefits supported through Eziway.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care Home Care School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory.

ARRCS Mandatory compliance:

All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application however must be lodged and or received at commencement of employment.

• A National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement of employment.
• Current Influenza Vaccination.
• A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities people and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

For more information on this role please refer to the attached position description or contact our Talent Acquisition team via or phone.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.