Be the Hero of Our Facilities: Join BaptistCare as a Maintenance Officer at Kalkarni Aged Care Home !

• Permanent Part -Time Opportunity| 16 hours per week: either 2x 5 hour days + 1x 6 hour day per week     or    2x 7.6 hour day and 3 x 5.6 hour day per fortnight.
• Based in Brookton | Bring Your Painting & Maintenance Expertise to BaptistCare!
• $31.38 to $33.89 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary Packaging!

Your Role:

Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves to keep things running smoothly? As a Maintenance Officer at BaptistCare, you’ll be the go-to person for all things maintenance, ensuring our facilities are top-notch and our clients are happy. Imagine spending your days not only fixing buildings and equipment but also adding a splash of colour to our spaces with your painting skills. Whether it’s touching up a wall or giving a room a fresh new look, your painting skills will make our environment vibrant and welcoming. Join us and make a real difference while having fun on the job!

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on buildings, painting, plant and equipment, furniture, fittings, gardens, lawns, and carparks.
• Ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain asset acquisition and disposals in Maintenance Connection.
• Manage site vehicles and loading dock areas.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Site Manager on budget planning and asset management.
• Purchase and order equipment in accordance with organizational policies.
• Report and manage resident and staff complaints regarding maintenance services.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and BaptistCare policies.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and believe in creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We are committed to supporting your career development and providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed such as:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Unlimited access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities through the ‘Fitness Passport’ program.
• Access to benefits for you and your family through BaptistCare’s ‘Flourish’ program.
• A competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) salary packaging benefit.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 12 months experience in preventative and reactive maintenance systems.
• Hands-on property maintenance experience.
• Understanding of operational budget processes.
• Experience managing property-related contractors.
• A team player with a can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fire Safety Officer training (or willingness to undertake) – desirable.
• Experience in an Aged Care or Health Care environment.
• A genuine alignment to BaptistCare’s vision, purpose and values.

Unlock Your Potential with BaptistCare today: Apply now!

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.

About BaptistCare Kalkarni:

Located in the Wheatbelt town of Brookton, BaptistCare Kalkarni offers a relaxed country lifestyle with modern facilities and landscaped gardens. The facility provides care for 43 residents, each with individual rooms featuring built-in wardrobes, adjustable beds, and emergency-monitoring systems for safety and security. Residents can enjoy meals in the communal dining room, participate in activities, visit the hair salon, or unwind in the beautifully landscaped outdoor gardens or sunroom.

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.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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.