Maintenance & Property Team Leader

• Utilise your trade skills to make a positive difference every single day!

• Great opportunity to join a leading aged care provider

About the role:

Based in Newcastle, we are seeking a dedicated Maintenance & Property Team Leader to join us on a permanent full-time basis. The successful applicant will be based at the Residential Aged Care Home ,Warabrook Centre

In collaboration with the Area Manager and Site Manager, you will lead the maintenance team ensuring quality property support and maintenance services to all customers, whilst ensuring BaptistCare assets are maintained to the highest standard.

This diverse hands-on role requires a proactive approach to maintenance and involves the general upkeep of the buildings ,plant & equipment, furniture fittings, gardens, lawns and carparks. You will work alongside one site based Maintenance Officer , as well as liaising with, and supervision of, contractors, tradespersons and suppliers as required. This role includes the administrative aspects of Maintenance for the site so computer literacy and comfort using different online systems is required.

About Warabrook Centre :

Located in the picturesque suburb of Warabrook, Newcastle, BaptistCare Warabrook Centre is a well-established aged care home that supports 153 residents. Our centre is designed with a people-first approach, providing kind, friendly, and personalized services including respite care, palliative care, and dementia care. Our facility boasts modern amenities such as air-conditioned rooms with ensuites, large built-in wardrobes, and emergency-monitoring systems to ensure the safety and security of our residents

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*, discounted gym memberships, 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 study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About you:

To be considered, you will have:

• A trade qualification with a minimum 12-month trade experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing preventative and reactive maintenance systems
• Experience in an Aged Care, Retirement Village or Health Care environment preferred
• Experience managing/supervising contractor and/or staff
• Valid driver’s licence
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Good understanding of Work, Health and Safety practice
• Sound computer literacy skills
• Passion for helping others, supporting the elderly and making a positive impact
• Genuine alignment to BaptistCare's mission, purpose and values.

This is your chance to shine in a role that combines proactive maintenance with leadership, ensuring our aged care home remains a safe and welcoming haven for our residents. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

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.

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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.