•  6-month max term, full-time position | Based at Watermark Village, Wagga Wagga NSW

•  Utilise your trade skills to make a positive difference every single day!

•  Great opportunity to join a leading aged care provider

About the role:

BaptistCare is seeking a dedicated Maintenance & Property Team Leader to join us on a max term, full-time basis, covering a 6-month parental leave period. This role is based at our Watermark Village campus in Wagga Wagga, with an ideal start date of 1 October.

Standard hours are 8am to 4pm. Part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate, with a minimum of 3 days per week. Days can be spread flexibly across the week, but must include Monday and Tuesday to manage bin collection duties.

Reporting to the Site Manager, with a dotted line to the Area Manager, you will provide quality property support and maintenance services to all customers, whilst ensuring BaptistCare assets are maintained to the highest standard.

This diverse hands-on role requires a proactive approach to maintenance and involves the general upkeep of the buildings, plant & equipment, furniture fittings, gardens, lawns and carparks, as well as liaising with the Area Manager and supervising contractors, tradespersons and suppliers as required. This role includes the administrative aspects of Maintenance for the site, so computer literacy and comfort using different online systems is required.

There may also be the opportunity for the right candidate to be considered for an ongoing Maintenance Supervisor position at our nearby The Grange Village (approximately 10 minutes from Watermark), which will be advertised separately in due course.

Salary:

Salary of $90,757 per annum (including superannuation), depending on skills and experience, plus generous tax-free salary packaging.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About you:

To be considered, you will have:

• A trade qualification with a minimum 12-month trade experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing preventative and reactive maintenance systems
• Experience in an Aged Care, Retirement Village or Health Care environment preferred
• Experience managing/supervising contractors and/or staff
• Valid driver's licence
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Good understanding of Work, Health and Safety practice
• Sound computer literacy skills
• Passion for helping others, supporting the elderly and making a positive impact
• Genuine alignment to BaptistCare's mission, purpose and values

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 JOIN OUR TEAM?

Hit 'Apply' now. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so don't wait.

Questions about the role? Contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent@baptistcare.org.au

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, a pre-employment medical.

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.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.