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Business Unit: St Jude's Disability Services
St Jude's Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in ****.With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy:we do not provide any service that isn't good enough for our own families.
Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.
Role Summary
We are seeking a reliable, proactive and skilled Maintenance Officer to join our expanding Property and Maintenance team.
The Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring that buildings, grounds, infrastructure and equipment across our supported accommodation properties are maintained to a safe, functional and presentable standard.
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring an individual who can work independently, demonstrate sound judgement, think critically and effectively manage multiple tasks across different locations.
The successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, strong problem-solving abilities and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
Responsibilities and Duties
Undertake general building maintenance and repairs, including furniture, doors, locks, curtains, fixtures, fittings, sinks, toilets and other building equipment
Perform general handyman duties, painting, patching, gardening and property presentation works
Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance,



routine property inspections and urgent reactive repairs
Identify maintenance issues, assess their urgency and implement practical, safe and cost-effective solutions
Assist with property vacates, repairs and preparation of properties for new occupants
If required, assist with the moving, loading, unloading and transportation of furniture, equipment and other items between properties, following safe manual handling practices
Collect, transport and deliver building materials, maintenance supplies and equipment as required
Assist with the delivery of chemicals, replenishment of chemical bottles and maintaining adequate stock levels
Conduct property inspections and proactively identify maintenance requirements and potential safety hazards
Respond effectively to urgent maintenance requests while managing existing scheduled responsibilities
Maintain accurate records of completed works, outstanding maintenance tasks and job updates through the organisation's maintenance management system.
Liaise with internal staff, contractors and relevant stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities
Ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant workplace health and safety requirements




Undertake other reasonable maintenance and property-related duties as required
Skills, Attributes and Experience
Demonstrated experience in general building maintenance, repairs, painting and handyman duties
Current valid driver's licence.
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude towards workload and daily responsibilities
Strong work ethic, reliability and accountability
Previous experience in aged care, disability accommodation or similar residential environment
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a dependable, self-motivated and adaptable Maintenance Officer who takes ownership of their work and approaches challenges with a positive and practical mindset.
The successful candidate will understand that maintenance is a dynamic environment where priorities can change throughout the day.
They must be comfortable balancing planned works with urgent requests, making informed decisions and adjusting their schedule to meet operational requirements.
We particularly value individuals who demonstrate initiative, identify solutions rather than simply reporting problems, and are willing to support the team across a broad range of maintenance and property-related activities.
A positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, flexibility and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities are essential to succeeding in this role.
St Jude's NDIS are proud to be an equal prospect employer.
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📌 Maintenance Officer (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia