Senior Maintenance Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Senior Maintenance Officer to support the efficient and effective maintenance, presentation of our campus buildings, grounds, and other onsite businesses.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance, upkeep, and repairs.
• Supervision and daily logistical planning of Work Orders (tickets), ensuring these are fulfilled in a timely and prioritised fashion.
• Engage with contractors on site and across communication channels (telephone, email, text) to streamline on-site jobs, ensuring contractual expectations are met.
• Communicate closely with the Property and Facility Manager on tasks, jobs, planning, logistics, and reporting of safety issues or hazards.
• Ensure Carey Buses, vehicles, EVs are operational—handling service bookings, repairs, registrations, general cleanliness, and basic running/safety checks.
• Assist with weekly to occasional event setups, including school assemblies and sports carnivals.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in property/facility maintenance.
• Proficiency with digital applications (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Knowledge of Work Orders Systems, Reticulation Systems, and Security Systems (desirable).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and professional communication.
• Valid WHS white card.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Driver’s licence plus MR/HR licence.
• Drive and ambition to exceed client expectations in a quality environment.
• Paving/pavement maintenance experience (desirable).
• Chemical Application knowledge and certification.
• Holds a ‘Working at Heights’ ticket or willingness to obtain.
• Full working rights within Australia.

About Carey

Carey is a vibrant Christian community where every role contributes to our mission—to see a world transformed by the love of God. At Carey Harrisdale, we’re committed to excellence in education, character formation, and relational culture. Our values of Kindness, Courage, Respect, Humility, and Integrity shape everything we do, from the classroom to the workshop.