Maintenance Officer

Brief Description

About Fronditha Care

Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds for more than 48 years. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families. Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs the elders in our care.

More than 1000 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Maintenance Officer to support the smooth running and upkeep of our Newcastle aged care facility. In this essential role, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our elders.

Your attention to detail and proactive approach will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of those in our care. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the facility, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with industry standards.

Working closely with the broader team, you will help ensure maintenance issues are addressed promptly and that our Newcastle aged care facility remains a welcoming and secure environment for both residents and staff.

The Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs across the facility.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order and compliant with safety regulations.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Assist with facility upgrades or improvements as needed.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth operation.
• Log all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.

What Success Looks Like For This Role

• Previous experience in an aged care setting is desirable
• Trade Qualifications in Construction/Electrical/Plumbing desirable, not essential
• Building and equipment maintenance on an ongoing basis
• Liaison with external contractors where required
• Lawn and garden maintenance as required
• Management of Fire Safety & Evacuation Procedures

Why choose a career with Fronditha Care?

Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.

Our Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum of pre-tax income.
• Meal and entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per annum.
• Benefits available through Fronditha Care’s superannuation partner.
• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 6 weeks.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Learning and development, career pathway opportunities, communities of practice and other learning programs.
• Access to our health and wellbeing program including EAP support.
• Access to modern, culturally sensitive facilities and cultural diversity celebrations and events.
• Annual Bounty of Care awards to honour staff service and dedication.
• Employee refer a friend bonus.