Roving Maintenance Officer

Role overview

This full-time maintenance position involves travelling between Eldercare locations to keep residential aged care and retirement living environments safe, functional and pleasant for older South Australians. The work is based across metro and regional South Australia, and the standard hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:36.

What the role involves

You will provide dependable, high-quality maintenance support across Eldercare’s sites, working as part of the Property Services team to maintain a safe, comfortable and well-kept setting for residents. The role also includes delivering responsive, respectful customer service that helps support resident wellbeing and satisfaction.

• Carry out a broad mix of practical maintenance tasks across residential aged care facilities and retirement living units, such as repairs, minor plumbing, painting, gardening and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with legal, regulatory and accreditation obligations, including fire safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities, budgets and records with site teams, using the Maintenance Request System to log, monitor and report work.
• Assist with audits, share technical advice with staff and monitor contractor performance.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call maintenance roster, as agreed, for three one-week blocks each year.

What you will bring

Success in this position comes from a strong practical background, a collaborative mindset and genuine care for the people you support. The ideal person enjoys variety, works well independently and contributes positively to a team environment.

• Solid hands-on experience in maintenance, facilities work or general handyman tasks, with aged care experience regarded as an advantage.
• Confidence using IT systems and digital tools that support facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of Test & Tag procedures, or willingness to be trained if needed.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach and a commitment to high standards.
• A friendly, service-led attitude when dealing with residents, staff and contractors.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage time across multiple sites.
• Comfort working alone as well as within a cooperative team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal ability for building respectful relationships across a varied workforce and resident community.
• Interest in developing your facilities management knowledge and technical capability.

Why join Eldercare

• Be part of a mission-led organisation focused on compassion and community.
• Access salary packaging options that may increase your take-home pay.
• Benefit from ongoing training and development.
• Work in modern facilities with on-site parking.
• Enjoy variety by working across different locations.
• Join a team environment described as feeling like family.

Additional information

Applicants should review the Job and Person Specification for further details about the position.

For more information about the role, contact Kate Bradshaw, Recruitment Team Lead, at [email protected].

Conditions of employment

Employment is subject to holding an acceptable National Police Clearance and meeting the relevant vaccination requirements under Eldercare policy, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination.

Inclusion and workplace values

Eldercare is Rainbow Tick accredited and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, as well as people of all cultures, religions, ages, genders, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds and life experiences. The organisation also promotes respectful relationships, does not tolerate gender-based violence, is committed to preventing violence against women, and is a White Ribbon accredited workplace supporting victims of abuse. All employees are entitled to fair, equal and discrimination-free treatment.