Maintenance Officer

About the opportunity

Aveo is seeking expressions of interest for Maintenance Officers to support retirement communities across Brisbane South, based in Cleveland, Queensland. This role is suited to someone with a trade background or solid hands-on domestic maintenance experience who enjoys practical work, taking initiative, and interacting positively with residents. The position may be full time or part time, depending on availability.

Role overview

You will help keep homes and shared community areas safe, well maintained, and looking their best. The work combines reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and general handyperson duties, along with regular resident-facing interaction in a friendly and professional manner.

Key duties

• Carry out everyday repairs and small maintenance jobs, including painting, hanging pictures, and changing light globes or fittings.
• Complete minor plumbing-related tasks such as replacing taps and washers.
• Help maintain external community assets, including lighting and sprinkler systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance throughout the village.
• Look after tools and equipment so they remain safe, tidy, and ready for use.
• Keep accurate notes, updates, and records for maintenance work completed.
• Be a welcoming point of contact for residents while working with the broader team.
• Note that this role does not include gardening duties.

What you need to succeed

• Previous experience in general maintenance or a trade-based hands-on role.
• A practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to diagnose issues and act quickly.
• Awareness of maintenance cycles and the typical working life of equipment and village assets.
• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to explain work in a clear, resident-friendly way.
• A positive, approachable attitude and pride in the quality of your work.
• A current driver’s licence.
• At least two COVID-19 vaccinations.

What’s on offer

• Starting pay from $28.96 per hour, plus superannuation and applicable award entitlements such as penalty rates, overtime, and allowances.
• Employee referral program and employee assistance program.
• Discounts on health insurance plus retail and leisure partner offers.
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• The chance to build meaningful relationships with residents and contribute to a retirement community.

About Aveo

Aveo is a long-standing retirement living operator with 30 years of experience, supporting more than 10,000 residents across 60+ communities nationwide. Backed by The Living Company, the organisation focuses on helping older Australians stay independent for as long as possible through a broad range of in-house services. The team is built around kindness, care, and respect, and is committed to creating thriving communities where residents can live well.

Additional information

This is an expression of interest for future openings. Successful applicants will be contacted when a suitable Maintenance Officer position becomes available. Aveo is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. The organisation values diversity, inclusion, skills, expertise, and commitment, and aims to create a workplace where people can be authentic and feel respected.