We're Hiring!

Looking for a hands-on role where your work truly makes a difference?
Join a supportive team, enjoy long-term job security, and take pride in creating a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our residents.

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Services Assistant to join us full time at Autumn Lodge, our residential aged care home.

About Respect

Respect is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit aged care provider with homes across Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. We are known for our warm, inclusive culture and our commitment to delivering exceptional care and service. When you join Respect, you become part of a team that genuinely values you and the work you do.

About the Role

As the Maintenance Services Assistant, you will help ensure our buildings, equipment, gardens and communal spaces remain safe, functional and beautifully presented. Your work supports the comfort, wellbeing and quality of life of our residents, and no two days are the same.

This is a hands-on, varied role with opportunities for growth, development and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, equipment and public areas to a high safety and quality standard
• Carry out general maintenance tasks to keep facilities in excellent working order
• Provide garden care including watering, tidying, and upkeep of outdoor areas, pathways and garden beds
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and gardening schedules
• Manage stock levels for repair materials and gardening supplies
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date asset register
• Support planning for refurbishments, equipment replacements and capital works
• Identify and document preventative maintenance requirements
• Ensure compliance with essential services and safety regulations
• Oversee external contractors as required
• Keep site vehicles tidy and organised, ensuring servicing is up to date
• Participate in on-call support if required
• Assist with other reasonable tasks aligned with your skills

What You Will Bring

• General maintenance and gardening abilities
• A current Driver’s Licence
• A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with maintenance programs or facility upkeep
• A relevant trade certificate (highly regarded)
• Experience in aged care or similar environments (desirable)
• A commitment to meeting Aged Care Worker Screening requirements

Why Join Respect?

We offer:

• Competitive salary and entitlements
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Meaningful and stable work in a secure industry
• A positive, supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing learning, development and career-growth opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine impact every day