Two days a week. One close-knit community. Real work that makes a difference.

If you’re a hands-on maintenance professional looking for stable part-time hours in a role where your work is genuinely seen and appreciated, this is worth a look.

BaptistCare’s Kitty Doyle Apartments in Five Dock is home to a vibrant community of seniors.

We’re looking for a part-time Maintenance Officer to keep this well-loved complex running at its best. Tuesday and Friday, 7am start. No nights, no unpredictability, no chaos.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per year — significantly more take-home pay on top of your base.
• Part-time hours — Tuesday & Friday. A consistent two-day roster that fits around your life.
• 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 go-to maintenance person at Kitty Doyle Apartments, working closely with the Housing Manager and report to the Area Manager, managing everything from day-to-day reactive jobs to planned preventative maintenance across the buildings, gardens, and communal areas. You’ll work closely with the Site Manager and report to the Area Manager (Property).

• Carry out hands-on preventative and reactive maintenance across buildings, grounds, equipment, furniture, fittings, and gardens
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and site management
• Liaise with and oversee contractors, tradespersons, and suppliers to BaptistCare’s standards
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity and compliance checks
• 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) to deliver a high standard of property services

ABOUT KITTY DOYLE APARTMENTS

A vibrant community of seniors in 79 one and two-bedroom apartments in Five Dock. The complex features beautifully landscaped gardens, a BBQ area, a community centre, and a resident veggie garden. A smaller, well-loved site where your work is noticed and appreciated every day.

ABOUT YOU

You’re practical, reliable, and take pride in the spaces you look after. Aged care or community housing experience is a bonus, but what matters most is your attitude and your trade knowledge.

• 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.

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.