About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

The village maintenance support officer provides residents with home maintenance and repairs within their apartments. This position also provides support to the village support team with general onsite maintenance, gardening and cleaning. Transportation of residents in the village bus as required and set up requirements for functions.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Reliable completion of home maintenance tasks to residents and other related duties in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Supervise trades for completion of larger maintenance repairs.

Assist the Building Supervisor with tasks and relieve in position during leave periods.

Maintain and facilitate waste management schedules for the site.

Drive the village vehicle in a responsible, lawful, safe and courteous manner, being responsible for the safe loading, securing and unloading of passengers and the safe storage of equipment whilst always maintaining a client-centred focus.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and use equipment and chemicals in a safe manner as directed and in accordance with relevant policy.

Maintain store areas in a clean and tidy state, with chemicals stored as per MSDS.

Report on all work, health and safety hazards and incidents as they emerge.

Set up activity rooms for functions and clean the rooms after functions as required.

About You

Demonstrated experience within a handyman/maintenance officer role, incorporating working in conjunction with other tradespersons and general home maintenance and repairs.

Willingness to co-operate with management initiatives & participate in Area programs.

Understanding and commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision to meet customer service requirements.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge and ability to provide minor maintenance.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.