Overview

Permanent full time, 35 hours per week. Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging. Location: Rosny Park, Tasmania.

As part of Mission Australia Housing Tasmania, the Property Maintenance Officer plays a hands‑on role in preparing properties for new tenants and maintaining consistent standards across the portfolio. The role moves beyond reactive repairs to a proactive, on‑the‑ground approach that identifies issues early, improves property conditions and enhances tenant experiences.

Responsibilities

- Deliver general maintenance tasks across residential properties, including minor repairs, cleaning, gardening and fixture adjustments.
- Prepare properties for new tenants as part of the Welcome Home service model, ensuring homes are safe, functional and welcoming.
- Conduct property inspections to identify maintenance issues and proactively address minor works.
- Raise and manage work orders, prioritising urgent maintenance tasks where required.
- Respond to reactive and urgent maintenance issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain tools, equipment and materials, ensuring secure use, storage and servicing.
- Update asset registers and tenancy systems with accurate, real‑time information on works completed.
- Purchase maintenance materials and manage stock levels in line with organisational policies.
- Build positive relationships with tenants, providing advice and coordinating maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support maintenance delivery and service improvements.





Requirements

- Relevant experience in general property maintenance, with a minimum of three years in a residential or facilities environment.
- Trade qualification to Certificate II level, or equivalent experience (desirable).
- Proved ability to undertake a broad range of basic maintenance tasks using hand and power tools.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to assess and address maintenance issues effectively.
- Ability to plan and manage workloads, prioritising tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Customer‑focused approach with experience supporting tenants, including those experiencing vulnerability.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound decisions on site.
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic computer literacy, including experience using systems to record and track work.
- Understanding of WHS practices and commitment to maintaining a safe working workplace.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Will undergo a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and obtain clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Benefits

- Everyday rewarding work that makes a real difference.
- Not‑for‑profit salary packaging to reduce tax.
- Free external, confidential counselling and chaplaincy support.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Extra leave, including an additional public holiday, an extra annual leave day on your work anniversary and the option to purchase additional leave.

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