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Inside Essence Homes: 

Essence Homes is built on a foundation of Build-to-Rent expertise, bringing a new standard of service, quality, and care to modern living. Backed by deep property management experience, we deliver an unparalleled level of support that ensures every resident feels valued, heard, and at home.

Our commitment goes far beyond the front door - we prioritise long-term sustainability, genuine community engagement, and operational excellence in everything we do. At Essence Homes, we’re not just creating places to live, we’re building thriving communities designed to stand the test of time.

About this Role:

Join a mission driven team creating high-quality, community-focused homes that offer long-term stability for renters. As our Maintenance Officer, you will lead all defect, warranty, and maintenance operations across our growing Victoria Single Family Homes (SFH) portfolio - ensuring every home meets the standards our communities deserve.

A day in the life in this role will include: 

• Overseeing the full builder defect reporting process
• Accurately assess and categorise defects, warranties, and maintenance needs
• Scheduling and managing trades/contractors to complete repairs on time
• Keeping renters, builders, trades/contractors, and internal teams informed with clear updates
• Curating and manage emergency call-out registers
• Ensuring all work meets SFH quality and compliance standards.

Skills & Experience Required: 
  
Success in this role looks like maintenance and defect tasks being completed on time, supported by high-quality workmanship that requires minimal rework. 
  
Ideally, we are seeking candidates who will have: 

• Experience in residential maintenance, building defects, or property operations.
• Strong coordination and scheduling capabilities
• Competence in digital maintenance/work order systems.
• Ability to travel across regional and metropolitan clusters - valid Driver's Licence is a must. 
• Valid Police Check and unrestricted working rights in Australia. 

Benefits with Essence Homes:

• A refined and inclusive culture where individuality is respected and meaningful contribution is valued
• A genuine voice at the table, with opportunities to shape our future through engagement forums and Viva Engage
• A connected community, brought to life through curated team events, celebrations and social initiatives
• Exclusive travel privileges, with preferred rates across Essence Hotels & Apartment
• Rewarding referral recognition, with up to $1,000 for introducing exceptional talent to our growing teams.

Join Essence Homes - where quality, care, and community shape every home we deliver.
  
We want to hear about the unique skills and talents you bring. Start your journey with us by applying now with your resume and cover letter.

Essence Homes is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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