Maintenance Services Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance Services Assistant to join our team at Derwent Views in Hobart. The role is full‑time, Monday‑to‑Friday, and focuses on gardening and grounds upkeep while also providing general maintenance support across the aged‑care facility.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain tidy, safe gardens and outdoor areas, including lawn care, watering, weeding and general upkeep.
• Assist with basic preventative and corrective maintenance tasks throughout the building.
• Support high standards of cleanliness and safety in resident rooms and public spaces.
• Keep work areas organised and report any hazards.
• Provide backup to the wider maintenance team as required.

Required profile

• Experience in gardening or general maintenance.
• Genuine interest in working within an aged‑care environment.
• Strong communication and customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Current National Police Certificate.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Not‑for‑profit salary packaging.
• Supportive team environment with learning and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work contributing to quality aged‑care.