Three days a week at one of Sydney’s largest BaptistCare housing complexes.

If you’re a capable maintenance professional who thrives on variety, enjoys working autonomously, and wants stable part-time hours in a well-established community — this one’s for you.

Gimbawali Place in Carlingford is BaptistCare’s largest social and affordable housing complex.

162 apartments, panoramic city views, and a real community of residents who rely on the place being well looked after.

We’re looking for a part-time Maintenance Officer to own the maintenance across this site Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per year — significantly more take-home pay on top of your base.
• Part-time hours — Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Consistent roster, no nights, no surprises.
• Discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing.
• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year plus access to LinkedIn Learning and development programs.
• Free confidential counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice through our wellbeing program.

THE ROLE

You’ll be the supporting maintenance presence under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor at Gimbawali Place, managing a broad range of preventative and reactive tasks across a large, active residential complex. There’s real variety here: buildings, grounds, equipment, communal spaces, and everything in between. You’ll report to the Maintenance Supervisor (Property).

• Carry out hands-on preventative and reactive maintenance across buildings, grounds, equipment, furniture, fittings, gardens, and carpark
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritise effectively across a high-volume site
• Liaise with and oversee contractors, tradespersons, and suppliers to BaptistCare’s standards
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity, compliance checks, and contractor works
• Maintain site vehicles, plant, and machinery in good working order
• Ensure all activities comply with Social and Affordable Housing regulations and WHS requirements
• Work closely with the Site Manager and Area Manager (Property) on service delivery planning

ABOUT GIMBAWALI PLACE

BaptistCare’s largest social and affordable housing complex — 162 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for residents over 55 and single-parent families. The complex features panoramic Sydney views, a central courtyard, children’s playground, communal spaces, basement carpark, and landscaped surrounds. A large, active site with real variety in every day.

ABOUT YOU

You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a varied workload independently. Experience on large residential or commercial sites will serve you well here.

• Hands-on experience in a maintenance role, performing both preventative and reactive tasks
• Relevant trade qualification (highly regarded but not essential)
• Strong organisational and time management skills — you run your own day
• Experience working with and overseeing contractors and tradespersons
• Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and Outlook; CMMS experience is a bonus
• Empathy, patience, and genuine respect for the people who call this place home
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment (or willingness to obtain)

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

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.

READY TO BRING YOUR SKILLS TO A COMMUNITY THAT WILL VALUE THEM?

Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received.

PLEASE NOTE

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.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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.