Brief Description
About Us
When you join us, you're not just taking a job you're joining a supportive, values-driven organisation that genuinely invests in its frontline teams.
SCC Benefits
Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
Discounted private health insurance
Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing Training and Development
Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
Referral Bonus Program
The Opportunity
Full-Time Maintenance Officer - Lavington - Residential Aged Care - Retirement Living and Independent Living Units
We're looking for a hands-on, reliable Maintenance Officer to help keep our homes safe, welcoming and running smoothly. You'll play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring our residents enjoy well-maintained buildings, gardens and facilities every day.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll take ownership of general maintenance across buildings, grounds and assets, including:
Carrying out general maintenance and repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building work)
Keeping our outdoor spaces looking their best with gardening and grounds maintenance, mowing, hedging, sweeping, hosing and general upkeep
Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
Responding to reactive maintenance requests across your designated areas
Monitoring maintenance works to ensure regulatory compliance
Actively contributing to Work Health & Safety practices
Requirements
What You'll Bring
A current driver's licence
Basic to intermediate technology skills on a mobile, laptop and desktop
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience in maintenance within retirement living or aged care (preferred)
Background in building, plumbing, welding, fitter & turner or similar (desirable)
Trade qualification (desirable but not essential)
Summary
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to 'live life to the full'. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care