Job Description: About the Opportunity: We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent's kind of person.Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As a Maintenance Officer you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent's Care Services Douglas.Located by the Ross River in sunny Townsville and close to Townsville Hospital and James Cook University, St Vincent's Care Services Douglas will deliver outstanding levels of wellbeing and comfort for our residents and a positive uplifting work/life balance for our staff We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle.What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.Things that work for us: Trade qualification is highly desirable but is not essential.Proven knowledge of managing Preventive Maintenance Program and record keeping Coordinating of external service providers and prioritising corrective maintenance tasks.Ability to perform maintenance works, involve but not limited to repairs to plaster walls, filling, sanding, painting minor plumbing repairs, Lamp replacement, minor carpentry works, minor repairs on aged care equipment, Management of Goods Receivables and minor stock control.Ability to manage small projects within the facility as directed by the State Property and Infrastructure Manager.Participate in the review of Facilities Emergency Procedures, Assist in the coordination of fire practice drills.Excellent customer service skills with the ability to problem solve.Aged or Community care experienced preferred Sound Microsoft office skills High level of customer service skills Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities National Police Certificate NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role Things that work for you: More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Better work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters!Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision Join an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their management's leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhere Like-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spirit Rewarding work that focuses on relationships over routines No cost uniforms and training No mandatory COVID vaccinations!Free annual flu vaccination (recommended).Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do.At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.Reconciliation Action Plan St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture.As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment Interested?Apply online today!Respectfully, no agencies please.Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Contact Details: Mrs Cherie Bloor, ******, 0744086500 Alternate Contact: Closing Date: 17 November 2024 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct