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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care QLD have an opportunity for a Head Maintenance Officer to join our SCCQ family at our Caloundra Rise Retirement Estate in Little Mountain. This is a permanent full-time role with regular working hours.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive remuneration package with benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Permanent role offering stability within a supportive organization
• Opportunity to join a purpose driven organization with great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)

About the role

In this crucial role, of a Head Maintenance Officer, you will work closely with the Estate Manager to ensure the maintenance work is carried out in alignment with a scheduled program. This role will also see you coordinate contractors where required and ensure all machinery and equipment is maintained in optimal operational condition. A friendly sociable personality coupled with empathy and compassion for the elderly will make you a perfect fit for this role. 

Some key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Maintaining up to date electronic inventory of all equipment
• Developing the preventative maintenance program in consultation with the Estate Manager
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with local contractors
• Assessing and prioritizing daily work order requests and managing the completion of each order
• Regular servicing and maintenance of machinery/equipment
• Coordinating general building maintenance
• Carrying out work in accordance with Health and Safety requirements

What will you bring to the role?

• Maintenance and/or Trade qualification
• Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance.
• Previous experience managing contractor relationships is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings
• Demonstrated problem solving and a “can do” attitude
• Current QLD Driver’s License (Bus licence would be considered highly desirable)
• Exceptional people and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomously

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
  
How can you apply? 

If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccinations status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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