Maintenance Officer

Part-time Maintenance Officer required for retirement village in Sylvania. Generous salary packaging benefits.

Details

Frank Vickery Village

  • permanent part-time position (32hrs/week)
  • based in Sylvania, NSW
  • generous salary packaging available

 

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from retirement living, home care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Driven to do more good because every life matters”

 

About the program

Wesley Retirement Villages aim to provide residents with a safe, welcoming community where their wellbeing is always the priority. We aim to enhance the physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of people and our Retirement Villages are designed around this.

 

About the role

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day completion of the maintenance programs (both preventative and reactive) and all associated maintenance and repair works.

The Maintenance Officer is an essential member of the Village Maintenance team and will have opportunity to contribute to the planning and evaluation of the maintenance programs to meet the needs of residents and the Village.

 

Essential criteria

  • sound knowledge for safe operation of hand tools
  • demonstrable understanding of the use of PPE
  • highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
  • demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
  • sound problem solving abilities
  • strong work ethic
  • demonstrated ability to effectively organise and plan workloads
  • thorough attention to detail
  • customer service or related experience dealing with people.

 

Desirable criteria

  • relevant tertiary qualifications
  • First Aid Certificate
  • LR (Light Rigid) Drivers Licence – 22 seat bus.

 

Closing date

Friday 24 October 2025, 5pm.

 

Apply now

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume AND a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria.

For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:

Chris Winton

Email: chris.winton@wesleymission.org.au

 

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Who we are

We’ve been caring for the community for over 200 years.

 

Our services uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disability and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship. We’re unwavering in our support for Australians and Australian communities – and together, we do more good.