Maintenance Officer

ABOUT US

Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation (Winnam) is a community controlled not-for-profit organisation that is a holistic service provider for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Wynnum and Bayside Suburbs of Brisbane, within the boundaries of Quandamooka country. Winnam has two main operations: community housing and aged care services.

Winnam is the main local provider for affordable, long-term, and emergency housing to meet the needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Wynnum and Bayside communities. Winnam’s objective is broadly to provide and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in obtaining low-cost accommodation, associated services and community development activities and to assist in addressing socio-economic disadvantages.

Georgina Hostel and Aged Care Facility (Georgina) a 24-bed facility owned and operated by Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation. Georgina Hostel offers both Permanent-Ageing in Place care along with respite care for both high and low care Indigenous Elders. Georgina Hostel operates under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP) and provides flexible, culturally appropriate aged care to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people close to their home and/or community. 

Our vision is to ensure residents have the highest quality of care, services, support, and facilities that meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, mental, and social needs of individual residents in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner. Our vision for the future is to expand our aged care services and facilities to meet the broader needs of our residents.

BENEFITS FOR WORKING WITH US

·        Salary sacrifice options.

·        Work within a small and supportive team.

·        Close to public transport.

·        Access to a variety of training and development courses to enhance your professional development skills.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

·        Relevant trade qualifications (Qualified Builder/Carpenter Preferred).

·        Experienced in general maintenance and handyman skills.

·        Be eligible to work in Australia.

·        Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification/experience requirements.

·        Provide a current National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes.

·        Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

·        Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Winnam's policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

HOW TO APPLY:

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please click “Apply”. 

Please submit an application and include cover letter and resume.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE on Friday 10 July 2026.

If you have further questions regarding this position, please contact Tarati on (07) 3396 3***.

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

Thank you for your interest in this position, we look forward to receiving your application soon.