About Us

Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.

We offer great benefits, including:

• Further training and development options.
• Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
• A strengths-based environment.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About the Opportunity

As a Maintenance Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in providing essential maintenance services to clients of Anglicare NT Aged Care and Disability Services. Under the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages, and NDIS, you'll ensure that homes and yards are kept in optimal condition for our valued service users.

What You'll Do:

• Provide basic home and yard maintenance services in a culturally respectful manner.
• Follow a regular schedule set by the Manager to ensure timely maintenance for identified service users.
• Work collaboratively within the Respite, Aged, and Disability team to meet the needs of our clients.
• Adhere to Work Health and Safety requirements to ensure a safe working environment for all.

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated experience in grounds keeping, general maintenance, and building/property repairs.
• Ability to maintain equipment and machinery effectively.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work unsupervised when needed.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of our clients.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Jenny Lintern (08) 8959 4400 or visit our careers page www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply, the better!

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months)and a current Northern Territory driver’s licence.

Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

Experience working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemptions).

A position description is attached.