Maintenance Officer

• Permanent full-Time role | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Based in Busselton – enjoy working in a beautiful coastal community in the heart of the South West
• Join a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work truly makes a difference

About the role:

Roster:

• Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm | Enjoy a consistent weekday roster with no weekends, night shifts or on-call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, log and report maintenance issues across the site
• Act as the on-site point of contact for contractors, coordinating access and attendance
• Complete basic repairs and upkeep, including patching walls, minor painting, assembling furniture and hanging pictures
• Move furniture and equipment, receive deliveries and purchase maintenance supplies
• Prepare vacant rooms for new residents and assist with basic troubleshooting of phones and site systems
• Help maintain a safe, clean and well-presented environment for residents, families and staff
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and BaptistCare policies and procedures

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate: $32.48 to $35.08 + 12% super + NFP salary packaging benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Novated leasing options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning
• Join a small, supportive on-site team where your contribution makes a real difference
• Be part of a positive, inclusive and welcoming workplace culture
• Immediate start available

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A trade, gardening or handyman background is highly regarded but not essential. What matters most is a practical, hands-on approach, a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done
• Experience coordinating and managing property-related contractors
• Understanding of operational budgets and budget processes
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills
• Current driver’s licence
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for residents, families and staff
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s vision, purpose and values

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. 

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

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, a pre-employment medical.