V- Maintenance Team Member

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

** 3 Hours per Day, Monday and Thursday **The Maintenance Team Member’s role is to ensure the property is kept to a standard which will provide a positive and welcoming experience for clients, workers, and visitors. The primary focus is to develop and update facilities under direction of the site manager to create a safe, tidy, and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Key responsibilities:

Using a keen eye for detail and a desire for high standards, undertake general maintenance activities which will include small repairs to property, buildings and fixtures as directed by site manager

Apply leadership and initiative to co-ordinate professional trades to complete works as approved as directed by site manager

Always use appropriate personal protection equipment and conduct activities in a safe manner at all times, ensuring others involved in maintenance activity do the same

Keep children safe by always abiding by Salvation Army’s child safe policies and code of conduct

Qualifications and skills (desired/required):

Desirable to have experience in a similar role

Must have experience in building maintenance and repairs

Background check requirements:

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Below is what is required for this role.

In some states, this role is considered child-related and therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check

As this role requires access to property and equipment, a Police Check is required

Time Required & Commitment:

As agreed with managerDevelopment opportunities with this role:

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and experience in building maintenance and repairs, liaising with other trades, and working with a team to achieve common goals. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.