At Whiddon, we do what we do because we are passionate about our relationships with older Australians and providing the care and support that they need to continue their independent living for as long as possible. We are a not-for-profit organization and one of the best parts of this role is building connections with our residents and learning their life stories.
THE ROLE
As a Property Officer, you’ll join our fantastic Whiddon family at Beaudesert, in the Scenic Rim region, on a Permanent part-time basis, working Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
In this role, you will lead and support the maintenance team in delivering essential services by coordinating preventative and reactive maintenance, prioritizing daily tasks, and overseeing repairs across building, plant, and equipment. You will liaise with contractors for major works including building, fire, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services, obtain quotes and approvals, and ensure all work is completed to required standards. You will also support compliance activities including fire safety duties, conduct inspections and troubleshooting, coordinate vehicle servicing, and manage maintenance supplies and procurement. Additionally, you will attend HOD meetings, provide maintenance updates, monitor contractor performance, and ensure accurate documentation to support a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.
THE ESSENTIALS
We are looking for candidates who also have:
We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/
Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.
Whiddon is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation that has been caring for older Australians across NSW and QLD for over 70 years.
We've grown from philanthropic origins to a large organisation, with over 2300 employees caring for more than 2400 residents and clients. Our services include residential aged care, community care and independent living villages.
As an organisation that operates in regional, rural and remote areas, we are often at the heart of our local communities, both as an employer and as an important provider of aged care services, and we actively promote and maintain this sense of community where everyone matters.
Our approach to care has always been directed by the needs and wishes of our residents and clients, supporting them to be as independent as possible. From great quality care, to enabling the older people that we care for to stay connected to the people, interests and communities that they love; this is what really makes the ageing journey a good one.
Our Awards:
AFR Most Innovative Companies Australia & New Zealand (2017)
Employer of Choice (2016, 2017)
Aged Care Hospitality Awards (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
Better Practice Award - HenPower (2016)
