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 dedicatedMaintenance Officerto join our close-knit, fun-loving team atRunaway Bay Retirement Community.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

- Being part of a supportive and caring team within a welcoming community
- Enjoying a wide-ranging work schedule at a stunning waterfront environment
- 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 Communityis seeking apermanent part-timeMaintenance Officerfor67.5hrsperfortnight.

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, includingbuildings, 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.

Workdays will be

Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Week 2 - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Skills and attributes:

- A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
- Sound maintenance skills with a broad range of practical applications
- Sound knowledge of the understanding of chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and associated safety precautions
- Sound knowledge of equipment operation and safety
- Ability to understand and apply Work Health Safety standards to internal work processes.
- Thorough knowledge to the understanding and implementation of emergency procedures.
- A good level of communication skills.
- A good level of empathy and emotional intelligence to ensure Residents' needs are understood and supported.
- A positive understanding of team coordination.
- First Aid/CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain upon appointment)
- 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 $31.36 per hr.

A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required as per the Aged Care Act 1997 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?

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📌 Maintenance Officer (Queensland)
🏢 TriCare
📍 Queensland