About the role

Join the dedicated team at Better Together Community Support as a Home Maintenance Officer and deliver high-quality in-home maintenance support services to elderly clients in the local community.

Expressions of interest are invited. This role will commence as Casual and may lead to Permanent Part-time. Please include information in your application on your availability i.e. how many hours or days work per week you are seeking.

What you'll be doing

Carry out client-related home handyman, heavy cleaning, and gardening work. This may include lawn mowing, whipper snipping, gurneying, cleaning gutters.

Utilise Nightingale app and roster prepared to carry out work in the field.

Liaise closely with the Coordinator – Home Support and Home Support Administration Officer.

Manage your time and ensure work is done to meet safety and client satisfaction.

Provide support for clients, ensuring they feel safe, explaining how our service works and what services they can expect to receive.

What we're looking for

Prior experience in the garden maintenance industry

Driver’s License

Police Check and ‘Working with Children Blue Card’ are required prior to commencement.

First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain.

Working at Heights Certificate, or willingness to obtain.

Smart phone to be used for capturing data via an app and work purposes.

Desirable:

Comprehensively insured personal vehicle (tray top/utility with tow ball capable of towing) which can be used for work purposes.

The full Position Description is available by emailing [email protected]

What we offer

At Better Together Community Support, we are dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We offer a range of competitive benefits, including generous salary sacrifice entitlements to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free plus up to $2,650 in meals and entertainment, plus an employee assistance program. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in your local community.

About us

Better Together Community Support is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing essential services to the community of the Atherton Tablelands region. Better Together employ a range of highly skilled staff across a broad range of areas including social work, community development, aged care services, psychology and counselling. From counselling for families, young people, and the elderly to home maintenance and relief services through our community hub, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Apply now to join our team and make a meaningful impact in our local community.

How to apply

Please submit your application through SEEK, with your resume along with a letter outlining a little about yourself, your skills and experience and how many days work a week you are seeking.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews scheduled as required. The position may close when the position is filled. Be sure to get your application in.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Vicki on 07 4091 3850 or email [email protected]

First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.