Coordinate repairs and services for our village residents, staff and visitors as our Maintenance Supervisor at the beautiful Townsend Park Village
About Keyton
With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, we’re leading the way with heart, for a new age of wellbeing, connection and choice for all independent seniors.
Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.
Keyton Perks & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Generous leave entitlements, including 4x wellbeing leave days per year
- Training and working with a supportive and fun team
- Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Employer referral program
- Reward & Recognition Services
- Employee Deals
- Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
- Sonder wellbeing app access
- Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
- Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents
Your Day on a Page
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed and customer service–focused Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at Townsend Park. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys actively contributing to day-to-day maintenance while leading from the front.
Nestled in the serene coastal suburb of Hove, Townsend Park is more than just a retirement village – it’s a vibrant, welcoming community where residents feel truly at home.
Your work will support our inviting communal areas and well-kept homes – all just a short stroll from Brighton Beach and the lively café culture of Jetty Road. Whether it’s keeping the barbecue spaces in top shape for social gatherings or simply helping residents feel safe and supported in their homes, your contribution will make a real difference every day.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our properties by undertaking reactive and preventative maintenance activities and providing excellent customer service to our residents. We are seeking a proactive individual with strong communication skills, strong computer skills and a knack for problem-solving. You will support our close-knit team on a full-time basis. No weekend work!
Reporting to the Village Manager, your duties will include;
- Coordinating and completing maintenance tasks, repairs, and routine inspections across residential properties
- Delivering general maintenance support, including minor repairs, installations, and troubleshooting
- Managing building assets, including assessing isolation valves for servicing requirements, isolating water and safely shutting down systems when needed
- Coordinating monthly checks of emergency system and emergency lightings
- Ensuring full compliance with EHS procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors, and contractors
- Responding to resident maintenance requests promptly, professionally and with clear communication
- Liaising with external contractors to ensure all work orders are completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Maintaining accurate documentation of all maintenance activities and updating internal systems and databases
- Assisting with various ad hoc tasks and operational needs as directed by the Village Manager
Who You Are
To be successful in the role, you will:
- Be organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Have effective communication skills
- Have an excellent understanding of machinery use and tools required for the job
- Demonstrated trade skills, with strong emphasis on hands-on experience highly regarded
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
- Be computer literate e.g. intermediate/basic knowledge with using Excel, Word, Outlook apps
- Have the ability to take initiative and be pro-active
- Have the ability to work individually and in a team
- Hold a current Australian driver’s licence
Relevant internal training and inductions will be provided to the successful candidate on-site.
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you’re committed to creating a safe, well maintained, and welcoming environment for our village residents, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in supporting a thriving community.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Maintenance Supervisor opportunity and explain how your skills and qualifications align with our requirements.
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.
At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.
