Maintenance Worker

About the employer

Southern Cross Care WA is a long-established, not-for-profit organisation supporting West Australians through care, support and accommodation services. The organisation focuses on enabling people to live well and deliver meaningful impact across residential aged care, retirement living, mental health, community housing and home care services.

This role is based in Rivervale, Western Australia, and forms part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team working to maintain high-quality environments for residents, staff and visitors.

Role overview

An opportunity is available for a full-time experienced Maintenance Worker / Maintenance Officer to help keep built-form assets safe, dependable, compliant and well maintained. The role also contributes to the ongoing improvement of asset management processes and assists with infrastructure-related projects across aged-care facilities.

Key duties

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and customer service tasks according to schedules and duty statements, while working independently when needed.
• Perform general repairs and upkeep work, including painting, tiling, surface preparation, paving, concreting, door and window repairs, roof and gutter cleaning, replacing non-electrical light fittings, and testing smoke detectors and RCDs.
• Review maintenance requests in BEIMS each day, organise work efficiently, and determine when licensed tradespeople are required.
• Follow safe work practices, use PPE correctly, and comply with organisational policies and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Identify hazards early, report defects, and contribute to risk assessments and hazard control activities.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, families, staff and contractors while supporting a positive team environment.
• Take part in mandatory training such as manual handling, chemical safety, fire and emergency procedures, and maintain safe working knowledge.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in maintenance, handyman work or trade-related repairs, along with the ability to communicate clearly and help keep facilities in proper working order.

• At least 1 year of experience as a Maintenance Worker / Maintenance Officer, with basic knowledge of maintenance procedures and repairs.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Strong commitment to safe working methods and compliance with SCCWA policies.
• Well-developed record-keeping ability.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• A proactive, responsive approach to work.

Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year.
• Salary packaging options for $15,900 in general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment-related benefits.
• Discounted corporate health insurance.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for professional growth across a broad range of services.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees.
• Carer/personal leave.
• Service awards for long-serving employees.
• Flexible working environment.

Application requirements

Applicants should submit an up-to-date resume. A cover letter explaining experience and suitability is preferred.

If shortlisted for interview, the following will be requested:

• National Police Clearance issued within the last 6 months.
• Flu immunisation record for client-facing roles.
• Completed pre-employment health questionnaire.
• Proof of work rights.

Additional information

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. The organisation also acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which it operates.

The organisation was established more than 50 years ago and has around 1,000 employees and 130 volunteers supporting over 3,000 West Australians. Its guiding values are: Listen, Act, Do not give up, and Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. is part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Applicants are expected to have a current, unrestricted ability to work in Australia. No external application links are included in this summary.