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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This is a Permanent Part-time (22.8hours per week – 0.6 EFT) opportunity based in Lismore, NSW within our Property Team/Corporate Services Program.

Our offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training

• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

This position is situated within the Property Team of the Finance and Business Services Unit with the operational context of the position based in Lismore / Northern NSW. The Finance and Business Services Unit manages all financial, legal, compliance, insurance, property, fleet and information communication technology services for the organisation.

The Maintenance Officer will report to the Property Coordinator NSW and work with relevant District and House Managers daily. The position will assist in the management of the ongoing maintenance of the MacKillop infrastructure located in the Lismore / Northern NSW Areas.

Primary Objectives:

• Properties: To assist the area and house managers in the day-to-day maintenance of rural properties located in Dunoon and The Channon and other Northern NSW properties owned by MacKillop.
• Maintenance: To effectively manage and action all grounds, garden, and responsive maintenance requests daily.
• Contractors: To assist the property team and relevant District and House Managers with the management of external contractors as required.
• Teamwork: To provide support to the Property Coordinator and District and House Managers in the effective maintenance of Mackillop infrastructure as required.
• Properties: All MacKillop Infrastructure located in Northern NSW but particularly, 24 James Street Dunoon and 133 The Channon Road, The Channon. Key result areas and responsibilities.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
• Experience in maintenance and using equipment for maintaining and repairing rural grounds, structural and related facilities.
• The operation of and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
• Basic principles and practices of resource management.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision or direction.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the form below.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Willcox at [email protected] using the subject line: Property Maintenance Officer - Lismore enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.