About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation
• Out of Home Care

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

Your new role

You will perform general maintenance, repairs, various manual tasks and grounds maintenance across Carpentaria owned, leased, and managed properties.

The ideal candidate

• Experience in various repairs and maintenance tasks including basic carpentry, plumbing and grounds maintenance,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to a high standard with limited supervision
• Familiarity with tools and equipment commonly used in maintenance, general repairs and grounds maintenance
• The capacity to undertake manual tasks including heavy lifting and working outdoors for extended periods of time

Remuneration and benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive base salary + 12% super
• Salary packaging available
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On site cafe and free parking
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please review the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Maintenance-Officer-October-2025.pdf

To express your interest in this exciting role, please submit your resume and a one-page overview of your experience by clicking 'apply' below.

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received. You are encouraged to submit your application early.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Contacts and further information

For more information about this exciting opportunity, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on 0438 718423 or [email protected].

Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au.