At Opal HealthCare, our maintenance team plays an important role in creating safe, comfortable and welcoming homes for our residents. From general repairs and property upkeep to gardening and transport services, every day brings variety and the opportunity to make a positive difference.

What do maintenance team members do?

As part of our maintenance team, you'll help ensure our Care Communities are well maintained and running smoothly. Depending on your role, you may carry out preventative maintenance, complete routine repairs, maintain gardens and outdoor spaces, drive residents to appointments, or support resident activities. You'll work closely with our Care Community General Manager and other team members to create an environment where residents can feel safe and comfortable.

You'll also follow important safety and compliance requirements, including workplace health and safety (WHS), infection control, fire safety, manual handling practices and, where relevant, chemical storage and handling procedures. Some roles may also require computer skills, a strong driving record, or experience working with quality management systems.

Qualification requirements vary by role. All maintenance team members are required to complete a national police check.

Depending on the position, you may also require:

• A trade qualification, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, general maintenance, or a related field.
• A horticulture qualification for gardening roles.
• A valid driver's licence for maintenance and transport-related roles.
• A motor vehicle and/or passenger bus licence where required by state or territory regulations for bus driver positions.
• First Aid and CPR qualifications for bus driver roles.
• Test and tag qualifications for some maintenance positions.

Across all maintenance roles, we value team members who demonstrate empathy, resilience, excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to person-centred care.

Career pathways for maintenance roles

We are committed to helping our team members grow and develop their careers. A maintenance career at Opal HealthCare can begin in roles such as maintenance officer, gardener, or bus driver, with opportunities to expand responsibilities and develop new skills over time.

For team members interested in leadership, pathways may include progressing into broader operational and management positions, including Care Community general manager roles for those who develop the required leadership, business, people management and change management capabilities.

We support career progression through on-the-job development, exposure to different areas of maintenance and operations, and opportunities to build expertise in compliance, quality systems, leadership, and trade specialisations.