Make Every Day Better for Our Residents
At BaptistCare, we believe everyone deserves to live with dignity, choice and independence. Our retirement living communities are more than just places to live. They are vibrant communities where people feel connected, supported and at home.
We are looking for a hands on, community minded Maintenance Officer to join our team at Lakeside Village in Bibra Lake. If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy solving problems and want your work to have a positive impact on the lives of older Australians, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a full time permanent Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining our village buildings, grounds and facilities to ensure they remain safe, welcoming and well presented for residents and visitors.
You will undertake a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks while delivering exceptional service to residents and contributing to a positive village experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Completing general maintenance and repairs across village facilities and common areas
- Supporting residents with approved maintenance requests within their homes
- Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities
- Maintaining village grounds, equipment and shared facilities
- Monitoring contractor works and working with approved suppliers
- Ensuring all maintenance activities meet safety, legislative and quality standards
- Assisting with asset management, reporting and administrative tasks
- Contributing to sustainability initiatives across the village
If you are someone who enjoys making a tangible difference, building relationships and helping create a place residents are proud to call home, we would love to hear from you.
About Lakeside Village
Located in the established lakeside suburb of Bibra Lake, Lakeside Village features beautifully maintained grounds, landscaped gardens and a range of quality community facilities including swimming pool and 2 community centers. The village offers modern homes set amongst peaceful green spaces, walking paths and shared recreational areas.
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!
About You:
We are looking for someone who brings practical maintenance experience together with a genuine commitment to customer service and community care.
You will have:
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance, trades or a similar role
- Strong practical skills across a variety of maintenance activities
- A proactive approach and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
- A commitment to workplace health and safety
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- A valid Australian driver's licence
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to treating every resident with respect, compassion and dignity.
Apply now and help shape communities of care where people can live to their full potential
About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
Recruitment agencies please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
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