Maintenance Coordinator

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time maintenance position based in Waitara, New South Wales, with work carried out on site at McQuoin Park. The role sits within Catholic Healthcare, a not-for-profit provider with more than 30 years of experience and a workforce of over 6,000 people. The organisation’s mission is to support the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected, inclusive communities.

The hourly pay is between $36.70 and $40, plus superannuation. As a not-for-profit employer, the tax treatment may be more favourable for employees.

Key duties

• Carry out the planned preventative maintenance program across the residential aged care home.
• Respond to day-to-day repair needs and complete reactive maintenance tasks as issues arise.
• Coordinate external maintenance contractors when outside support is needed.
• Work in a safe and careful way, following all relevant policies and procedures to protect residents, coworkers and yourself.

What the employer is looking for

• A compassionate attitude and a sincere interest in delivering quality care to older people.
• A trade qualification or Certificate IV in Maintenance/Building Services.
• Clear communication skills and a constructive, can-do approach.
• Practical experience in building maintenance, handyman work or a similar building services role.
• A solid understanding of how workplace health and safety requirements apply in practice.
• The ability to build and maintain respectful professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Respect for residents’ values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs.
• Good IT capability.
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check and NDIS clearance.

Benefits and workplace features

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging style tax advantages.
• Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport.
• Paid parental leave.
• Long service leave available after 5 years.
• An extra week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers.
• Access to more than 40 locations across NSW and QLD if relocation becomes relevant.
• A values-led workplace that welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds.
• Applications are especially encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
• The organisation states that all people should feel safe, respected, valued and heard, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Additional information

Catholic Healthcare confirms that it is seeking to fill this role directly at present and has asked recruitment agencies not to contact them unless support is later required.