What can Southern Cross Care offer you
Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
Working guaranteed minimum 60 hours per fortnight
Opportunity to join a purpose driven, supportive organization with great staff culture
Ongoing individualised training
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
About the role
In this important role as a Maintenance Officer you will work with the Managers to ensure the general maintenance work around the home and grounds is carried out in alignment with a scheduled program as well as attending to any necessary repairs.
A friendly sociable personality coupled with empathy and compassion for the elderly will make you a perfect fit for this role.
Duties Of The Role May Include
Providing assistance to residents and site with basic support during move in period and ongoing general maintenance duties
Ensure communal areas are tidy and maintained in support of resident activities
Assisting with light furniture movements when required
Maintaining up to date inventory of all equipment on electronic system
Development of program of preventative maintenance for all equipment
Co-ordination of external contractors to attend servicing requirements for equipment requiring external servicing
Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance and monitoring
Garden and grounds maintenance including mowing, hedging, pruning, weeding, edging
Other maintenance/gardening duties as required
What will you bring to the role
Maintenance and/or Trade qualification (desirable)
Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance
Previous experience managing contractor relationships is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings
Demonstrated problem solving and a "can do" attitude
Exceptional people and interpersonal skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision-making and time-management skills
Ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomously
Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCC) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross more than 40 years ago.
They provide compassionate care and inclusive service to the ageing population in Queensland and beyond.
SCC employs over **** staff caring for and supporting more than **** people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
How can you apply
If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today
If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care's recruitment process or about the role, please contact .
Southern Cross Care is a proudEqual Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
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