- Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
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Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers.
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Full time position for an Experienced Maintenance Worker.
At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives, every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working:
We are currently seeking a full time Maintenance Officer to join our expanding organisation. As a Maintenance Worker you will play a vital role in ensuring our built‑form assets are safe, reliable, compliant, and well‑maintained. Working across our residential aged‑care facilities, you will support the continuous improvement of asset management systems and contribute to the delivery of key infrastructure projects.
You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to providing high‑quality environments for our residents, staff, and visitors.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Customer service duties: completing tasks in line with duty statements and schedules, working effectively without supervision, and maintaining buildings, equipment, and facility environments.
General maintenance: performing minor repairs including painting, tiling, surface preparation, paving, concreting, door and window repairs, roof and gutter cleaning, non electrical light fitting replacements, smoke detector and RCD testing, and general building upkeep.
Maintenance request management: reviewing BEIMS requests daily, planning work efficiently, and identifying when licensed trades are required.
Safety and compliance: maintaining safe work practices, using PPE correctly, and adhering to SCCWA policies and OH&S legislation.
Hazard identification: anticipating risks, reporting defects, and contributing to workplace risk assessments and hazard control activities.
Communication and teamwork: engaging professionally with residents, families, staff, and contractors, and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Training and development: participating in mandatory training (manual handling, chemical safety, fire and emergency), and maintaining knowledge of safe work practices.
About you:
You are someone who has experience in maintenance, handyman or trade works and repairs. You are able to communicate clearly with everyone involved in order to ensure the proper upkeep of our facilities.
To be considered for this role you’ll need:
- Atleast 1 year experience as a Maintenance Worker / Officer Basic knowledge of maintenance procedures and repairs.
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A Valid Driver's License
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Commitment to safe working methods and adherence to SCCWA policies.
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Strong record‑keeping skills.
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High‑level interpersonal and listening skills.
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A responsive and proactive approach to work.
Working with us:
At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance discount
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Free employee assistance program
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A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
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Paid Parental Leave
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Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment
How to apply:
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:
- National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
- Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
- Proof of work rights
About us
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
