Maintenance Worker - Yanchep

Bethanie, Western Australia’s leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider, has been warmly welcoming and caring for seniors for nearly 70 years. We strive to lead the change in the way Australians think about ageing, recognising ‘old age’ as a positive force in society and giving a voice to those who have seen it all and live to tell the tale.We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Worker to form a key part of the team at Bethanie Beachside Aged Care Home and Village, located in Yanchep. Bethanie Beachside is one of our larger sites with 160 beds and offers a range of amenities, from secure dementia care through to on site cafe services and a busy social calendar.About the RoleAs a Maintenance Worker, you will support our Facility Manager and in turn, our residents with maintenance services across the aged care home and village. This rewarding position will fulfil your interest in providing a supportive and compassionate service and giving something back to the community. Duties will include:

• Ensuring the buildings, plant and equipment and other assets are maintained in a serviceable condition
• Testing and tagging out equipment, minor painting and plaster repairs, basic plumbing repairs and general labouring duties
• Using a tablet for logging and completing works in our maintenance system
• Maintaining records of all maintenance performed
• Maintaining tools and equipment in a safe working condition

This is a permanent full time role, working 38 hours per week across Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 3.36pm. The pay rate for this role will be $30 per hour, plus super and other salary packaing benefits.About YouYou're comfortable working on your own, but also enjoy working in a team dynamic too.

• Current drivers licence
• Previous experience in aged care is desirable
• Ability to communicate with employees and care recipients
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health requirements
• Literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to perform the role and basic computer skills
• Current National Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one
• Compliance with our vaccination policy, which requires all employees to have at least three COVID-19 vaccinations and the annual flu vaccination

As a Maintenance Worker at Bethanie, you'll experience a range of benefits including:

• A career where you’re empowered through training opportunities, professional development and strong support
• You’ll be surrounded by an inclusive and welcoming team that supports you as you support others
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Banking, insurance and retail discounts
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum for living expenses and $2650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out, so you can pay less tax and your take home pay increases!

To ApplyPlease click on the link to apply before the closing date. Our application process will consist of an additional questionnaire to finalise your application. If you require any further information, please contact our Careers Team on 131 151.