Community Services and Development,Trades & Services
Join BallyCara as a Facilities Officer – Maintenance and help keep our Scarborough site safe, functional, and looking its best—so our residents can enjoy a place they truly call home.
Why you’ll love this role
Work in a beautiful coastal location
Variety every day—no two jobs the same
Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team
See the real impact of your work on people’s lives
Why BallyCara?
When you join BallyCara, you’re joining more than a workplace—you’re becoming part of a values-led community built on relationships, respect, and purpose. We support you to do meaningful work while growing in a way that suits you.
BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.
At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.
We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:
Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal!
Job Description
About the role
This is a full-time, hands-on maintenance role where you’ll be responsible for the upkeep and improvement of buildings, facilities, and shared spaces.
From small repairs to larger maintenance tasks, you’ll play a key role in ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
What you’ll be doing
Carry out general maintenance and repairs (carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, painting)
Maintain buildings and shared spaces to a high standard
Complete work orders and daily tasks in line with priorities
Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely
Respond to maintenance requests from residents and staff
Support event setup and pack-down
Identify and action improvement opportunities
Follow all WHS requirements and safety practices
Desired Skills and Experience
What we’re looking for
You’re a reliable, skilled tradesperson (or experienced maintenance professional) who enjoys solving problems and getting things done.
You’ll bring:
A trade qualification (Carpentry or Electrical preferred)
Proven experience in maintenance or facilities roles
Strong problem-solving and practical skills
A customer-focused approach—you’re approachable and respectful
Ability to prioritise, adapt, and work independently
A strong safety-first mindset
Current driver’s licence (essential)
Role Requirements
Current driver’s licence
Satisfactory police check (or willingness to obtain through BallyCara)
Right to work in Australia
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Apply now.
Please note:
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal. Applications received through external agencies or alternative channels will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely thank you for your interest in working with BallyCara and for taking the time to apply.
