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Maintenance Officer - Northwest Region

  • Northern Suburbs, VIC, Australia
  • Western Suburbs, VIC, Australia
  • Residential Services
  • Strategy, Infrastructure & Housing
  • Support Office
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Jun 7 2026
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  • Job security in a Permanent Full-Time position
  • Flexibility: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm or 8am to 4pm
  • Altona / West Melbourne Location
  • $71k per annum + super + NFP Salary Packaging (reduce tax)

Join our team of 2200+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services. 

The role

We're seeking two full time Maintenance Officer's for our residential aged care homes in the West Melbourne Region. Your main base will be our largest home called St Georges, in Altona Meadows, but travel will be required to other residential aged care homes in the West including Roxburgh Park, Glenroy, and Brunswick. 

Our Maintenance Officers are responsible for routine building and grounds maintenance to help ensure a safe and good-looking home for the residents:

  • Maintain a safe and attractive living environment to suit the needs of the residents
  • Identify and prioritise resident needs to create a more home like environment
  • Assist in the selection of trades people to undertake specific tasks
  • Maintain a planned preventative program along with ensuring documentation requirements are met
  • Attend to the maintenance of buildings, ground and utilities in line with the schedule

About you

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a trade, domestic repair, general handyman + Certificate / experience in a relevant trade
  • Experience with an electronic maintenance management system
  • Experience in identifying standards as they relate to the provision of building maintenance
  • A genuine interest in learning new skills, being outdoors and hands-on who will enjoy chatting with residents
  • A commitment to continuous improvement that enhances resident lives
  • Friendly and personable to interact with the residents 

Experience in Maintenance Officer positions is required. Experience in aged care or disability is highly desirable. 

What we offer:

  • Permanent full-time position - Monday to Friday
  • Flexibility for your work pattern: 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am to 4pm
  • Approx $71,300 per annum + superannuation
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18k per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
  • Heidelberg location with plenty of parking and beautiful residential aged care home
  • Reward and Recognition - regular events and celebrations of achievements + a history of internal career progression and development 

Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority, and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW! Applications close Sunday 7 June. 

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

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