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Maintenance Officer - YambaMaintenance Officer Uniting Yamba NSWFull-time permanent role - 38 hours per weekGenerous hourly rate of $30.44 + super + NFP salary packaging - take home more pay!Stable and engaging role, supporting residents'' homes and making a difference!Laundry allowance includedAbout us:At Uniting, we are committed to making the world a better place by inspiring people, energizing communities, and confronting injustice. We celebrate diversity and welcome all individuals regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are bold, imaginative, respectful, and compassionate.About the opportunity:We have an exciting opening for a Maintenance Officer/Skilled Handyperson to undertake tasks supporting service delivery, including maintenance of property, land assets, plant, and equipment.Role responsibilities:Ensure care and accommodation services are provided in a safe, sustainable, and homely environment through timely maintenance, both planned and reactive.Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families, demonstrating empathy and understanding of the needs of our aged residents.Ensure all maintenance work complies with corporate standards and WHS regulations.Perform building and property maintenance tasks promptly, whether routine, planned, or reactive.Qualifications & Skills:Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of legislation related to buildings, workplace health, and safety.Trade background preferred but not essential.Ability to maintain buildings and equipment in compliance with legislation and standards.Understanding contractor obligations.Current NSW drivers license.Desirable:Experience in maintenance roles within aged care or retirement living settings.Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (training available).Benefits & Culture:NFP salary packaging options.Uniform provided and laundry allowance.Ongoing training and development opportunities.Additional notes:This role requires a Police check, NDIS worker check, functional assessments, and references. Uniting will assist and reimburse for the NDIS check upon approval.Uniting is dedicated to social justice, community service, and spiritual care, inspired by the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT. We support individuals of all ages, focusing on those facing disadvantage and vulnerability.We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations peoples and are committed to meaningful change for their strength and self-determination.As a Child Safe Organisation, we prioritize the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone.Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks, including police, references, NDIS, and functional assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr