Senior Maintenance & Grounds Officer
Job No:
TABSMGO10903
Location:
Tabeel
Senior Maintenance & Grounds Officer
Part Time | Dual Site Role
Locations: Cabanda Retirement Village (Rosewood) & Tabeel Retirement Village (Laidley)
Hours: 60 hours per fortnight | 4 days per week
Roster: Monday to Friday (flexible days by agreement) | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Site Split: 3 days at Cabanda (Rosewood) | 1 day at Tabeel (Laidley)
Remuneration: $32.18 – $33.26 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + access to staff discounts and benefits
The Opportunity
Lutheran Services is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance & Grounds Officer to deliver high‑quality maintenance and grounds services across two Tabeel Retirement Living communities at Cabanda (Rosewood) and Laidley.
This hands‑on, part‑time role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with residents, site leaders, and external contractors. You will play a key role in ensuring our villages are safe, functional, and well‑presented, while supporting a positive resident experience and maintaining compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements.
Flexibility can be offered regarding which four days between Monday and Friday the successful applicant prefers to work.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver planned and reactive maintenance and grounds works across both villages
- Support the development and implementation of maintenance schedules
- Maintain accurate maintenance systems, records, and reporting
- Undertake hands‑on maintenance work aligned with your skills and qualifications
- Liaise with contractors, trades, engineers, and suppliers
- Monitor stock levels and order tools, equipment, and chemicals as required
- Support fire safety compliance, servicing schedules, and documentation
- Actively participate in WHS practices, including contractor compliance
- Provide advice to the Retirement Living Manager on building and maintenance projects
- Participate in on‑call arrangements as required
About You
You will bring:
- Relevant qualifications and/or strong experience in maintenance and grounds services
- Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead maintenance role
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- A customer‑focused, resident‑centred approach
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites
- Current Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Desirable experience in a not‑for‑profit or retirement living environment
Why Choose Lutheran Services?
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take‑home pay (up to $15,900 tax‑free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment)
- Discounts on health cover, energy, appliances, holidays and more
- Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
- Fitness Passport with discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About Us
Lutheran Services is a not‑for‑profit organisation with over 90 years’ experience supporting communities across Queensland. We provide aged care, retirement living, home care and a range of community services. Guided by a rich Lutheran tradition of care, we place the wellbeing of people at the heart of everything we do, supporting more than 6,000 people each year across more than 25 sites.
Apply Now
Please attach your resume, complete the application form and screening questions. For a copy of the Position Description, please CLICK HERE.
