Maintenance Person | Hillview Bunyip Aged Care

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a skilled trades person who finds purpose in creating safe, comfortable environments for older Australians? Hillview Bunyip Aged Care is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Person to join our team and help us maintain a home our residents are proud to live in.

About the Role

As our Maintenance Person, you will be the hands-on problem solver who keeps our facility running smoothly and safely. From preventative maintenance to responsive repairs, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents live in dignity, comfort, and safety every day.

This isn't just fixing things, it's about contributing to quality of life, supporting clinical safety standards, and being part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in aged care.

What You Will Do

Conduct planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs across our facility

Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (2025), and building codes

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems using digital platforms

Collaborate with Clinical Care, Personal Care, and Lifestyle teams to prioritise resident safety and wellbeing

Support infection prevention and control through proper maintenance of equipment and facilities

Manage contractor relationships and oversee external maintenance work

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and safety audits

Respond to emergency maintenance situations with professionalism and efficiency

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Trade qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience across multiple trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general maintenance

Current driver's licence

Strong computer literacy and ability to maintain digital documentation systems

Current Aged Care Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain)

Understanding of WHS requirements and risk management

Excellent communication skills and ability to work respectfully with older people, families, and staff

Desirable:

Experience in aged care, healthcare, or similar regulated environment

First Aid certification

Understanding of infection prevention and control practices

The Person We are Seeking

You are someone who:

Genuinely enjoys working with and for older people

Takes pride in maintaining safe, dignified living environments

Values documentation and understands its role in compliance and safety

Is a collaborative team player who communicates professionally

Can balance multiple priorities and work autonomously

Sees challenges as opportunities to contribute to resident wellbeing

Believes in giving back to the community

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration

The satisfaction of meaningful work that directly impacts residents' quality of life

Supportive team environment with strong leadership

Comprehensive professional development including ongoing training in aged care legislation and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (2025)

Regular upskilling in compliance, WHS, and sector-specific requirements

Six-month probation period with ongoing support, then annual performance appraisals

Hours by negotiation to support work-life balance

About Hillview Bunyip Aged Care

We are committed to person-centred care that honours consumer dignity, choice, and cultural identity. Our team works collaboratively to meet the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, with particular focus on consumer safety, workforce capability, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're passionate about supporting older Australians through quality facility maintenance.

Hillview Bunyip Aged Care is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and identities. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people with disability.