Maintenance Officer

Role overview

Calvary Health Care is seeking a permanent Maintenance Officer for The Homestead in Walkley Heights, South Australia (5098). This position is based onsite and focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, and functional living and working environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The role sits within an integrated care team and supports the Home Manager and/or Maintenance Manager in making sure the home and its equipment continue to meet residents’ individual needs, wishes, and goals. The employer describes the organisation as one of Australia’s major health care providers, with a culture centred on support, inclusion, and professional growth.

Key duties

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across the home.
• Respond to repair and maintenance issues as they arise.
• Help ensure all equipment and facilities remain safe, operational, and well maintained.
• Support the Home Manager and/or Maintenance Manager with upkeep of the site and equipment.
• Work collaboratively within the resident care environment to contribute to quality of life outcomes.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors when required.

What you will bring

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a relevant trade or maintenance background.
• Some exposure to aged care settings, along with a practical understanding of Aged Care Accreditation Standards, compliance obligations, and quality improvement activities.
• Working knowledge of fire and emergency procedures and essential services regulations.
• Experience dealing with contractors, including JSA/SWMS, SLAs, and work orders.
• Strong personal integrity, honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Confidence using technology and common software such as Word and Excel, plus the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Why join Calvary

Calvary highlights more than 130 years of experience and a workforce of over 18,000 staff and volunteers. The organisation promotes an inclusive, welcoming environment where employees are valued for their unique strengths, identity, and background.

• NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training and development pathways.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.

Additional information and conditions

This is a permanent full-time position located in Walkley Heights, SA, Australia, 5098. The closing date for applications is 23 July 2026.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates may need to complete pre-employment screening. This can include reference checks, verification of work rights, criminal history checks, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health assessment to confirm suitability for the role.

Applicants may also need to provide immunisation evidence relevant to the position, which can include tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, and varicella.

The organisation serves the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, and Hospitals, and describes its approach as care from the heart.