Join our team of 2000+ 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. Live your best work/life in a respectful environment that values your safety, wellbeing and the contribution you make.

About the role

As our Maintenance Officer at Benetas you will be responsible for routine building and grounds maintenance at our Residential Aged Care Home called St Georges, located in Altona Meadows, home to 124 residents. In this role, some of your duties will include:

• Ensuring a safe and attractive living environment to suit the needs of the residents by attending to the maintenance of buildings, ground and utilities
• Identifying and prioritising resident needs to create a more home like environment
• Assisting in the selection of trades people to undertake other specific tasks
• Maintaining a planned preventative program, and ensuring documentation requirements are met

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in a trade, domestic repair, general handyman, and electronic maintenance management system experience
• 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
• Certificate / experience in a relevant trade

What we offer:

• Permanent part time position - Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Option to pick up more shifts if willing to travel to other residential aged care homes near by
• $34.86/hour + superannuation + not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18k per annum (reduce tax and increase your take home pay)
• Values based organisation with a mission to make a difference to the lives of older Victorians
• History of internal career progression, development, and recognition of our workforce 

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 25 January.

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