Working at SwanCare means more than 'just a job', we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA's leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961!
Job Description
About the Role:
This role provides frontline leadership to the facilities maintenance team, directing daily tasks and work orders to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to a consistent standard across our retirement living village and residential facilities. You will assign and prioritise jobs, monitor task completion, and step in to support maintenance officers when needed. Through hands‐on leadership and clear task management, you will drive team accountability, keep operations running smoothly, and deliver dependable service to internal customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direct the end-to-end maintenance function, setting priorities, resource allocation, and service standards to ensure optimal asset performance and minimal operational downtime.
* Lead, mentor, and hold the maintenance team accountable.
* Establish KPIs, enforce documentation integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a culture of quality and safety excellence across all completed work.
* Lead daily callouts, coordinate leave, overtime coverage, and maintain effective communication across departments.
* Drive continuous optimisation of maintenance management systems, standard operating procedures, and inventory control to ensure cost effective resource availability and operational readiness.
* Serve as the escalation point for emergency response and after hours incidents. Provide decisive leadership and hands‐on support to ensure rapid resolution and business continuity.
* Partner with senior leadership on budget.
What We Will Offer You:
* Being a not‐for‐profit organisation, you will have access to attractive salary options, increasing your take home pay!
* A supportive and collaborative work culture.
* Flexible hours to maintain your work‐life balance.
* Be part of an award‐winning reward and recognition program.
* Exceptional on‐site services and facilities.
* Discounts on HBF health insurance, on‐site gym membership and selected retail providers.
* Free onsite parking.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Role Requirements:
* Maintenance Supervisor/Coordinator experience.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* High attention to detail and time management.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Confident using technology and software systems.
* Working rights within Australia.
* National Police Clearance.
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