The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Officer for our Hunter Region. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality maintenance service which will include identifying and carrying out preventative maintenance, repair and improvement works to the facilities buildings, grounds and equipment in accordance with the day to day and preventative maintenance schedules to ensure that the physical environment for residents is neat, comfortable, safe and hazard free. In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have: LR Drivers Licence (or working towards) A positive `can do' attitude Professional, enthusiastic and friendly manner Excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to multi-task The ability to work autonomously as well function as a member of a broader team, and have a strong customer service focus You will need to be a self-starter with excellent time management skills which enable you prioritise tight work schedules Experience as a general maintenance officer Be passionate about providing quality care to our residents Able to turn your hand to any general maintenance request and fix the issue. Benefits and perks Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free) Access to a Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing Supportive and friendly work environment Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available Workplace education and support provided Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need Pre-employment screening The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza) Undertake a National Criminal History Check Pre-Employment Medical Assessment Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks. Interested Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitmentupa.org.au. To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitmentupa.org.au .