The Royal Children's Hospital

Maintenance Officer

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.

We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy a safe, comfortable and well-maintained environment. Through your practical skills and commitment to service excellence, you’ll help create a community where residents feel supported, valued and proud to call home.

Join a collaborative and values-driven team where respect, integrity and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

This is a permanent full opportunity based at Oran Park working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance activities across the village. Working closely with residents, contractors and village teams, you will ensure buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service.

With professionalism, initiative and a commitment to quality, you will:

Maintenance & Service Delivery

  • Complete a range of maintenance tasks safely and efficiently, including repairs, painting, minor building works and general handyman duties

  • Carry out preventative maintenance programs to ensure facilities and equipment remain in excellent condition

  • Conduct fault finding and minor repairs to appliances and village assets

  • Maintain buildings, grounds and common areas to a high standard

  • Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and used safely

  • Identify maintenance issues proactively and recommend repairs or replacement works where required

Resident Support and Customer Service

  • Provide courteous and professional service to residents, visitors and contractors

  • Support residents with maintenance-related requests while respecting their dignity and privacy

  • Build positive relationships and contribute to a welcoming village environment

  • Uphold Anglicare’s values through all interactions

Administration and Compliance

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery

Safety and Workplace Culture

  • Follow all workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices

  • Report hazards, incidents and risks in accordance with organisational processes

  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment

  • Contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace culture

What You will Bring

You are practical, reliable and customer-focused, with a genuine commitment to providing excellent service and maintaining high standards.

What’srequired

  • Experience in general building maintenance, handyman services or a related trade environment

  • Certificate or qualification in maintenance, building services or a related field

  • Strong problem-solving skills and practical approach to maintenance tasks

  • Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple responsibilities

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

What’s preferred:

  • Experience working within retirement living, aged care or hospitality environments

  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence

You will thrive in this role if you are:

  • Hands-on and solutions focused

  • Organised and able to work independently

  • Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities

  • Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship

  • Passionate about supporting older Australians

Why Anglicare?

  • We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

  • At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

  • On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

  • Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.

  • Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.

  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career

  • Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers

  • Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career, that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit. All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Application Close Date: September 26, 2026

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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