Maintenance Officer - Kitty Doyle Apartments and Gimbawali Place

About the role

BaptistCare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Officer to join our team. This role will be responsible for actively completing the hands on maintenance and property support services across both Kitty Doyle Apartments (Five Dock) and Gimbawali Place (Carlingford). The successful candidate will ensure that all buildings, equipment, and grounds are maintained to the highest standards, in compliance with current regulations and BaptistCare’s quality standards.

• Perform both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of buildings, plant, equipment, furniture, fittings, gardens, lawns, and carparks
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Social and Affordable housing regulations and legislation and other relevant regulations
• Work closely with Site Managers and the Area Manager (Property) to deliver maintenance services
• Maintain accurate records, and ensure the maintenance of site vehicles, plant, and machinery
• Liaise with contractors, tradespersons, suppliers, and volunteers to ensure all work is completed to BaptistCare’s standards

Role Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm at Gimbawali
• Tuesday and Thursday at Kitty Doyle either 7am or 8am start till 3 or 4pm

About Kitty Doyle Apartments

Kitty Doyle Apartments is a thriving community of seniors. The complex consists of two buildings with 79 one and two-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, a BBQ area, a community centre, and a veggie garden. The apartments offer stunning views of the city, Canada Bay, and the inner west from higher floors, while ground floor apartments feature tranquil garden outlooks.

About Gimbawali Place

Gimbawali Place is BaptistCare’s largest social and affordable community housing complex. It consists of 162 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for people over 55 and single-parent families who are still in the workforce. The complex features panoramic views of Sydney, Parramatta, and Homebush from some apartment balconies, a central courtyard, children's playground, community space with a kitchen, communal lounge area, basement carpark, and landscaped surrounds.

Why Join Us

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work‑life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3,000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About You

To be considered for this role you should have hands on experience in a maintenance role performing both preventive and reactive maintenance tasks. You should also have

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Relevant Trade Qualification – highly regarded
• Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Experience working with contractors
• Have empathy, flexibility and patience
• Sound computer literacy in Word, Excel and Outlook and experience using a CMMS (recommended)
• Commitment to upholding BaptistCare’s values and standards.
• Current Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment purposes

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for‑purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.