Our Bellevue Heights Residential Services is seeking a Maintenance tradesperson to join their team on a permanent part-time basis working Thursdays and Fridays 8-4pm. 

Your trade and maintenance skills will be appreciated by residents and staff alike as a Maintenance Officer in a Resthaven residential aged care home.

You’ll enjoy regular business hours and a positive work culture as you coordinate the maintenance requirements of Resthaven Malvern.

Supported by an offsite maintenance workshop, you will be part of a welcoming team culture, whilst enjoying autonomy in your role.

The older people who call Resthaven home will enjoy getting to know you as you become part of the site community, undertaking your duties in a welcoming and homely environment.

About Resthaven

Resthaven was established in 1935 and is one of a select few providers to offer the full range of aged care services. Proudly South Australian, Resthaven is a financially independent, not-for-profit charity associated with the Uniting Church in Australia. Find meaningful connections and work with purpose as you are supported to develop in your role.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience as a handyperson/Maintenance Person
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices
• Demonstrated ability to maintain adequate standards relating to current maintenance practices
• Experience operating and using tools and equipment
• Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety principles
• Ability to comply with safe work practices
• Current drivers licence
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or their families/representatives
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents and their families/representatives
• Commitment to professional development and identifying opportunities for service improvement
• Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to establish priorities and plan work
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to implement continuous improvement practices

 What we provide

Resthaven offers a supportive and richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued. As part of the Resthaven team you will have access to:

• Uniform provided 
• Attractive salary and working conditions.
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay and other discounts via our provider.
• Four free Physiotherapy Treatments per financial year
• Access to professional development fund to continue your learning.
• EAP program and support for you and your family
• Flexible and supportive team environment

Applications close at 9am, 29 January 2026

Please apply online.

For further enquiries about the role, please contact Anne Milanes, Recruitment Business Partner – anne.milanes@resthaven.asn.au 

If you live our values of trust, dignity, and respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.