• Permanent Full Time| 38 hours/week
• Location: Orange, NSW 2800
• Salary: $76K + super + Salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Our residential aged care facility caters to men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or who have experienced financial or social disadvantage.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance and compliance of our residential aged care facility. This pivotal role ensures our site is safe, operational, and well-maintained to support the delivery of high-quality care to our residents.

Salary can be negotiated based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage and coordinate all building maintenance, repairs, safety inspections and essential services
• Oversee contractors and trades to ensure timely, cost-effective and quality service delivery
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, building codes and aged care regulations
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and accurate documentation
• Respond to urgent repairs, safety hazards and facility-related issues
• Conduct inspections, tagging and testing of equipment (fire safety, electrical items, nurse call bells, legionella, exit lighting, smoke/fire doors)
• Maintain chemical registers, SDS documentation and ensure correct chemical storage and handling
• Oversee bulk store operations including goods receipting, inventory management, stock rotation and storeroom cleanliness and security and maintain adequate supplies
• Supervise the cleaning team ensuring high standards of cleanliness
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
• Liaise with external stakeholders including council, fire safety and regulatory bodies

Requirements for Success

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a maintenance person in the aged care or community space
• Electrical tagging certificate desirable
• Practical knowledge of building services and operations
• Strong understanding of WHS, SafeWork NSW and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience supervising contractors and cleaning/maintenance staff
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills and a "can do" attitude
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office Suites
• Driver's Licence with no restrictions
• Covid Booster and flu vaccine mandatory
• NDIS clearance

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, NDIS clearance number

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

How to apply

Click 'Apply' and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.