Established for 50 years, TriCare is one of Queensland's largest private owners and managers of retirement communities and aged care residences
.
Come join our passionate team at the canal-front Runaway Bay retirement community!
Are you looking for a role that makes a difference in the lives of older Australians? TriCare, a leading provider of Retirement Villages, is seeking a dedicated
Maintenance Officer
to join our close-knit, fun-loving team at
Runaway Bay Retirement Community.
Why You'll Love This Job:
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Being part of a supportive and caring team within a welcoming community
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Enjoying a wide-ranging work schedule at a stunning waterfront environment
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Interacting with residents, families, colleagues, and contractors to create a respectful, relaxed and friendly environment.
About the role:
Located at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast's Northside,
TriCare's Runaway Bay Retirement Community
is seeking a permanent part-time
Maintenance Officer
for
67.5hrs
per
fortnight.
Workdays will be
Week 1
- Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Week 2
- Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
To continue to offer high standards of service and care, we are currently seeking an experienced and capable Maintenance Officer. As a team member, you will be supported by a Maintenance Team Supervisor and be responsible for ensuring the following tasks are carried out:
Maintenance
– Undertake routine preventative maintenance schedules and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requirements, including minor unit and common area maintenance needs.




Gardens and Grounds Maintenance
– Including mulching, maintenance of common area gardens, community general maintenance.
General Community Cleaning
– Maintenance of exterior presentation, including buildings, accessible windows, pathways, BBQ areas, outdoor furniture, and waste rubbish logistics.
Pool Maintenance
– Monitoring our 3 swimming pools and spas on a regular basis and ensuring the condition of these facilities meet the expectation of the residents in between the external contractors weekly servicing.
Administration
– Assist the Maintenance Team Leader with audits of the retirement community and provide maintenance issues and actions reports.
Workplace Health and Safety
– Assist with audits of the retirement community, contractors and key stakeholders.
Skills and attributes:
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A minimum of two years' experience in a similar role
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Sound maintenance skills with a broad range of practical applications
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Garden / Landscaping experience (advantageous)
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Sound knowledge of the understanding of chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and associated safety precautions
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Sound knowledge of equipment operation and safety
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Ability to understand and apply Work Health Safety standards to internal work processes.
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Thorough knowledge to the understanding and implementation of emergency procedures.
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A good level of communication skills.
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A good level of empathy and emotional intelligence to ensure Residents' needs are understood and supported.
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A good understanding of team coordination.
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First Aid/CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain upon appointment)
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Must hold a medium rigid license at minimum for the resident bus excursions and weekly shopping transport.
Remuneration is set according to Level 5 of the Aged Care Award $***** per hr.
Apply now through via SEEK, with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your past experience in a similar role.
Any questions please contact Nicole Muir, Retirement Village Manager, on
************
.
A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required as per the Aged Care Act **** and be willing to undertake a pre-employment functionality assessment in alignment with the role's physical demands.
TriCare does not consider applications received through, or from, recruiters.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experiences do you have as a Maintenance Officer?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have current First Aid certification?
Do you hold a current Medium Rigid License?

📌 Maintenance Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 TriCare
📍 Gold Coast