At The Switch, we're redefining accommodation — creating spaces that are inclusive, dynamic, and community-led for the next generation of students, creatives, and young professionals.
Our Sydney portfolio comprises two assets: 18 Doncaster Avenue, Kensington (250 beds) and 23 Lachlan Avenue, Macquarie Park (491 beds, opening October *********** beds total.About The SwitchAt The Switch, we're redefining accommodation — creating spaces that are inclusive, dynamic, and community-led for the next generation of students, creatives, and young professionals.
Our Sydney portfolio comprises two assets: 18 Doncaster Avenue, Kensington (250 beds) and 23 Lachlan Avenue, Macquarie Park (491 beds, opening October *********** beds total.The RoleWe're looking for an experienced Maintenance Officer to take hands-on ownership of the maintenance function across The Switch's growing Sydney portfolio.
Based at Macquarie Park, you'll be on the ground across both assets — carrying out routine and reactive maintenance, running safety checks, and keeping every building compliant and in top working order.This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role with real ownership.
You'll work day-to-day alongside the Maintenance Coordinator at Kensington, liaise directly with contractors, stay on top of WHS compliance, and make sure every building is safe, functional, and ready for residents.What You'll DoDeliver end-to-end preventative and reactive maintenance across both buildingsManage the maintenance workflow in Sorted — responding to jobs within SLA, keeping records current, and closing them out promptlyManage and work alongside the Maintenance Coordinator at Kensington,



sharing workload and pitching in on the tools where neededCommunicate proactively with residents about maintenance scheduling, access, and job completionIssue Notices of Access in line with legislative requirementsCoordinate contractors on site — sign-in/out, quotes, scheduling, supervision, and checking quality of workCarry out daily building walks, flag issues from the 10-year lifecycle plan, and feed capital works recommendations up to the General ManagerSupport mobilisation and defect management during the new asset's stabilisation phaseCarry out WHS compliance tasks — daily building walks, incident reporting, and SWMS documentationKeep facilities records up to date — procurement requests, warranties, and service documentationSupport the operations team on room readiness and turnaround during tenancy transitionsAbout You2-4 years' hands-on maintenance experience within hotels, student accommodation, commercial property, or a related environmentSolid working knowledge of WH&S;, fire safety, building compliance, and relevant NSW legislationExperience working alongside or coordinating contractorsTrade background and/or hands-on property maintenance experience highly regardedStrong problem-solving skills with high attention to detailExcellent communicator — able to engage residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders with clarity and professionalismHighly organised, self-driven, and calm under pressureComfortable using maintenance management software and building systemsWhy Join Us?
You'll be joining at a genuinely exciting time — with a brand-new 491-bed property coming online, there's a real prospect to build something from the ground up.
This is a role with scope, variety, and genuine ownership across a growing portfolio.
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📌 Maintenance Officer (Handyperson) (New South Wales)
🏢 The Switch
📍 New South Wales