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YHA Australia offers unique, affordable, and sustainable accommodation across Australia. We are a membership-based organisation and have provided curious travellers with quality short-stay accommodation for over 80 years. Our mission is to help create a more open and accommodating world where life flourishes. 

Our network spans 19 uniquely characterful properties across Australia – from the rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison to eco-retreats nestled in National Parks. 

We have opportunities at both our Sydney Harbour and Sydney Central properties for a Maintenance Officer. 

What you'll get to do 

You will get to work closely with the Property Manager and our Facilities/Maintenance team to ensure our properties are maintained and presented in the highest possible standard. This will include:

• Performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested)
• Liaising with the Property Manager, Maintenance and Building & Facilities Manager to initiate and schedule project works, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance
• Maintaining the swimming pool, including testing and dosing chemical levels (where applicable)
• Completing and maintaining inspection, safety, and maintenance reports and records

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in conducting, organising and coordinating maintenance activities
• Ideally trade qualified 
• Strong organisational and time management abilities to handle multiple activities simultaneously
• Proficiency in using technology and maintenance systems 

  
What’s in it for you

• Access to benefits and discounts across the YHA national network of properties
• Professional development and career opportunity support across the YHA organisation and network
• Yearly social events to the snowy mountains and other locations for team building and fun!
• We embrace diversity, celebrate the cultural holidays that are important to you
• Wellbeing support for you and your immediate family through the Wellbeing Gateway platform, part of our Employee Assistance Program
• Good people tend to know good people, so if you know someone with the skills and values we are looking for, we have a great candidate referral program

  
Our Values

Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They are our compass, guiding our decisions and actions.

• Work together – We open doors for each other as well as our guests
• Give our best – We bring our best selves every day we come to work
• Put our guest first – We know great hosts make great holidays
• Think differently – We see problems as opportunities
• Have fun – We celebrate and enjoy being together

  
At YHA, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• Gender Balance – empowering our people to access and enjoy the same opportunities to build great careers at YHA, regardless of gender or gender identity
• Indigenous Australians – provide more opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, communities, and customers to engage with our business
• Accessibility – improving the accessibility (physical or otherwise) of our properties, workplaces and digital platforms for team members, contractors, and guests with a disability
• Flexible Working – supporting and empowering our people to balance their work and life commitments through a flexible working culture;
• Pride – enabling our LGBTQIA+ community to be their authentic selves and grow at YHA

  

Ready to help make the world a more connected place? Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you're perfect for this role! All applicants may be expected to undergo a national police check as part of their recruitment process.

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