A mature aged person is required to live on-site and maintain an established retirement village in the eastern suburbs. This is a small freehold village of 26 units in which the Caretaker is the only employee, so the person we need must be able to attend to the well-being of our residents as well as carry out general handy-man tasks and light administrative duties. This is a hands-on role that would suit an active and energetic mature person or early retiree.

Reporting to the village Management Company, the Caretaker's duties include:

performing routine maintenance tasks for the village grounds and buildings, which includes jobs such as mowing lawns and maintaining edges, cleaning out roof gutters on units and community buildings, weeding and planting of new gardens, changing high-placed light globes in residents' units and community buildings, erecting signs and other basic carpentry work, etc

being on call to respond to the emergency call system

driving the village bus to take residents on regular outings

providing support to all residents and their family members as needed

assisting new residents to settle in to the village

attending and participating in resident meetings

attending to the day to day administration

The ideal candidate will need:

ability to relate sensitively to seniors

a warm and outgoing personality

proven leadership ability

strong communication and negotiation skills

organisational and time management skills

reporting and administrative capabilities

reasonable computer skills (Microsoft Office)

current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)

driver's licence and safe driving record

current police report

Knowledge of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic) and Owners Corporation Act 2006 (Vic) will be well-regarded, but is not essential. The successful candidate will, however, need to become familiar with this legislation.

Attractive salary package including superannuation and on-site accommodation in a 2-bedroom unit.