Area Manager – Home Modifications & Maintenance

Looking to make a real impact for older Australians and those needing support to live independently at home? Lead with purpose in this unique role.

About the role:

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and at the forefront of service quality and innovation. We are seeking an Area Manager to lead our Home Modifications & Maintenance teams during a time of growth, reform and national integration.

Based at our Prestons office, this role oversees government funded services to modify homes to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort. This includes the supervision of structural building works carried out by BaptistCare staff and contractors across NSW, ACT & WA, minor home repairs and maintenance services. Your teams will coordinate projects from assessment to completion, while you ensure all work complies with relevant laws, standards, building codes, and funding guidelines. You will work closely with clients and allied health professionals, providing expert oversight of services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Success in this role requires the skills to deliver effective, safe and person-centred services, alongside a commercial mindset to drive service sustainability.

About you:
The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant trade qualifications in building and construction.
• Current licence for general building work.
• Current NSW Supervisor Certification endorsed by Fair Trading NSW.
• Demonstrated industry experience in residential building work and /or management of home maintenance and modifications programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of compliance, risk management, and relevant sector legislation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a complex, client-centred environment.
• Financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and reporting.
• Current Driver Licence.

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.

The benefits of joining BaptistCare include access to salary packaging that may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition programs, wellbeing support programs, an employee referral program, and retail discounts.

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au for a confidential discussion with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners.

Applicants are advised to apply promptly as applications may be reviewed before the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.