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Form of workWhy become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today
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.
About the Opportunity:
As a Maintenance Supervisor 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 Gympie.
St Vincent's Care Services Gympie is located in the Wide Bay-Burnett district, about 160km north of Brisbane and 80km north of Maroochydore. Our 30 bed facility provides residents with exceptional care with the added benefit of beautifully landscaped gardens, extensive verandahs, and sweeping views of Gympie and the Cooloola Shire countryside.
Reporting to the Facility Manager (and a connection to the QLD Property & Infrastructure Manager), you as a Maintenance Supervisor at SVCS Gympie will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of property services, including repairs and maintenance, to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for our Residents and Staff.
The Maintenance Supervisor will coordinate and prioritise corrective maintenance tasks as well as carry out planned preventative maintenance. You will supervise and liaise with contractors, providing hands-on support with building maintenance (e.g. painting, plastering, minor plumbing & carpentry), garden & grounds maintenance, basic IT equipment, furniture management and other general duties as required.
The Maintenance Supervisor will work in a permanent part-time capacity, starting at 3 days per week minimum with the ability to work additional days a week if required. You will be willing to travel to SVCS Maroochydore as required (e.g. to cover annual leave).
Things that work for you:
- Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
- Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
- Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
- No cost uniforms and training
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
Things that work for us:
- Trade qualification will be highly regarded
- Ability to perform maintenance works with previous experience in maintenance support
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to problem solve
- Aged care, health or hospitality experienced preferred
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work autonomously and or with other team members to provide outcomes aligned to St Vincent's Care Services Values and Mission
- Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to reach own goals and actively assist the maintenance team reach KPI's
- Sound Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn in-house systems e.g. purchase requisitions/invoicing
- Have a clear understanding of safe Work Health & Safety practices
- Ability to follow directives as per care plan
- Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
- Vaccinated (and up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19
- Current Drivers' License preferred
- National Police Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
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 today!
No agencies please.
This role is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, a national criminal history check, work rights and evidence of immunisation history including COVID-19 and the 2023 influenza vaccination.
