Maintenance Officer

Bene Aged Care is currently seeking a reliable, hands-on, and experienced Maintenance Officer (Handyman) to join our team on a full-time basis, primarily based at our St Agnes Residential Facility, with the flexibility to work across other Bene Aged Care sites as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and inclusive team while making a real difference in the lives of older South Australians.

Why Join Bene Aged Care?

• Full-time role Monday to Friday
• Supportive, inclusive, and multicultural team
• Work at a respected not-for-profit aged care organisation
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, including those living with dementia

About Your Role

As a Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out general handyman duties, repairs, and maintenance across buildings and equipment
• Performing painting, patching, minor carpentry, and general upkeep tasks
• Conducting preventative maintenance in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Accessing Manad on Bene’s network to manage and respond to maintenance requests
• Identifying maintenance issues and escalating works requiring external contractors
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities completed
• Supporting maintenance requirements across multiple Bene Aged Care sites as needed
• Participating in on-call duties as required

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in general building maintenance, repairs, and handyman work
• Ability to undertake painting, minor repairs, and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Current National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Willingness to travel and work across different Bene Aged Care sites when required

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an aged care, healthcare, or community services environment
• Test and Tag Certificate
• Trade qualification or relevant maintenance experience
• Italian language skills (advantageous but not essential)

About Bene Aged Care

Bene Aged Care is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older South Australians to live meaningful and dignified lives. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care within a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Apply Today

If you are a practical, solutions-focused maintenance professional who enjoys variety and takes pride in maintaining safe and well-presented environments, we would love to hear from you.

Bene Aged Care is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.