What you’ll be doing

As our Responsive Maintenance Officer, you’ll help keep CHL properties safe, functional and ready for the people who call them home. Working closely with the Responsive Maintenance Coordinator, you’ll combine hands-on maintenance with coordinating works and building strong relationships with contractors and colleagues.

- You’ll put people first and take ownership of quality outcomes as you:

- Oversee responsive repairs and maintenance of vacated properties, helping deliver consistent standards across our homes.

- Undertake onsite maintenance work and support asset management projects and work assignments.

- Liaise and negotiate with internal teams, technical consultants and contractors to keep maintenance activities moving.

- Work with contractors to meet agreed key performance indicators and monitor progress against priorities.

- Support the consistent application of CHL’s asset policies, procedures and standards, working efficiently within established budgets.

- Follow work health and safety requirements, address risks and contribute to improvements across the operations team.

What we’re looking for

Practical, organised and customer-focused, you’ll bring a commitment to every person’s right to good quality housing. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, solving day-to-day problems and working collaboratively to get the job done. You’ll bring:

- Sound knowledge and application of work health and safety practices.

- The ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues, consultants and contractors.

- A focus on quality, accountability and continuous improvement,



including staying calm when priorities change.

- A current driver’s licence.

- A Green/White Card, or the ability to obtain one.

- Satisfactory National Police, NDIS and Working with Children’s Checks.

Above all, we’re looking for people who bring our values to life every day:

- People first: Every person matters.

- Built on integrity: Do the right thing.

- Relentless in delivery: Make an impact.

- Brave enough to lead: Challenge, innovate, improve.

If you’re someone who builds trust, works collaboratively, takes ownership, cares about the people you serve and makes others feel valued — you’ll fit right in.

What’s in it for you

At CHL, you'll be part of an organisation that's making a genuine difference in the lives of thousands of Australians every day. We offer:

- A purpose-driven role with meaningful national footprint that makes a real impact.

- A collaborative, supportive and inclusive workplace.

- Flexibility that fits your life: 30 hours per week across four days or five shorter days, including school-hours options. Let’s talk about a working pattern that suits you.

- Plus opportunities for professional development.

- One day off a year as ‘You Day’ to celebrate you





- Excellent salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay!) and much more.

Above all, joining CHL means being part of something bigger — making a meaningful difference and helping create a future where everyone has a place to call home.

About CHL

At CHL, we’re working towards a world without housing poverty. With more than 30 years’ experience in social and affordable housing, we work alongside customers, partners and communities to create safe, secure and affordable places to call home. Our people are at the heart of what we do, bringing our values to life through practical action, collaboration and care for the communities we serve.

Our Recruitment Process
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only, and CHL may close the advertisement early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We aim to make our recruitment process clear, engaging, and respectful, keeping you informed along the way.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CHL works closely with people from diverse backgrounds. CHL acknowledges the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to their culture and Elders past and present. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Police, NDIS and Working with Children’s Checks.

To apply online, please click on the appTo learn more about this role, please contact our Talent Partner, Maddie Zillman at ••••@chl.org.au. You can also learn more about us at Home | Community Housing Limited. ropriate link below.

📌 Responsive Maintenance Officer (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Community Housing
📍 Port Macquarie