We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.
About the Role:
Looking for a hands-on role where your skills truly matter? We’re on the lookout for a proactive and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our team on a Full-Time basis (Monday to Friday) at our residential aged care facility in Cootamundra.
As our Maintenance Officer, you’ll take ownership of the facility’s upkeep, ensuring everything operates efficiently and safely. You’ll be the go-to person for identifying issues, coordinating repairs, and keeping our environment at the highest standard.
Your duties will include:
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Carrying out general maintenance and repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building work)
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Keeping our outdoor spaces looking their best with gardening and grounds maintenance — mowing, hedging, sweeping, hosing and general upkeep
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Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
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Responding to reactive maintenance requests across your designated areas
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Monitoring maintenance works to ensure regulatory compliance
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Actively contributing to Work Health & Safety practices
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Current driver's licence
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Trade qualification (desirable)
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Computer skills
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Ability to work under minimum supervision
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Previous experience in either building, fitter and turner, welder or plumber (desirable)
What’s in it for you?
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Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
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Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
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Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
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Discounted private health insurance
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Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
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Annual leave loading
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Ongoing Training and Development
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Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
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Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
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Referral Bonus Program
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.
