Maintenance Assistant

SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design! Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will maintain buildings and physical assets and carry out routine maintenance tasks within the independent living units and residential care facilities in the Village.  
This role is available on a full time basis in Bentley.  You will also be required to be on-call one week every five to six weeks.  Our maintenance team are friendly and supportive and take pride in the work they perform, providing assistance to our residents and employees every day.

For more information, please view the Job Description here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find!

As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.

WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
• A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
• Automatic entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
• Exceptional on-site services and facilities
• Discounts on HBF health insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Competent in the use of hand/power machinery tools and good knowledge of common maintenance tasks
• Comprehensive knowledge of building and maintenance materials, resources and equipment
• Current "C" Class Drivers Licence
• Working rights within Australia
• National Police Clearance less than 6 months old or NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Influenza Statement
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

Once the decision has been made, the successful applicant will be offered the position by a member of the People and Culture team. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email.  Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately.

If you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!