Maintenance Coordinator / Watersleigh

/ Youthworks Conference Centres Shoalhaven/

Division/branch: Youthworks Conference Centres

Location: Watersleigh (Nowra), NSW

Job type: Full time

Closing date: As soon as position filled

Youthworks Conference Centres provide a place of temporary community for groups for relational and personal growth. They are intentional partners to schools, churches and like-minded community groups through networking, collaboration and facilitation of Word ministry. They provide outstanding venues in amazing locations and Christian hospitality. They believe their interactions with guests and each other are opportunities to promote and proclaim the gospel.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual looking to optimise their work / life balance. Youthworks Conference Centres is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for our team at Shoalhaven, situated on the Shoalhaven River, just outside Nowra. This permanent full time role oversees maintenance on the property. Your key role will be responsibility for day to day maintenance operations, contributing to our guests satisfaction through providing high quality service to Youthworks’ standards.

  • No split shifts – (38 hour week)

  • Company vehicle and tools provided

  • Large variety of tasks

  • Supportive team

Your responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the maintenance team in day to day operations

  • Maintain stock inventory to ensure maintenance operations can happen effectively

  • As required, be on call outside of hours on a rotating roster, to facilitate unforeseen maintenance issues as they arise

  • Organisation and supervision of external maintenance contractors

You will need to demonstrate

  • Building trade qualifications

  • Proven Industry experience – at least 3 years

  • Experience in leading a team

  • Proven knowledge of Industry and Safety Standards

  • Well-developed problem solving skills

  • The ability and availability to be on call outside of hours as required

  • A systematic and focused approach to tasks with a strong attention to detail and time management

  • A strong work ethos and the ability to work independently and with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes

  • A willingness to work within an overtly Christian environment and with an Anglican organisation

What we would really like you to have:

  • A personal Christian faith

  • Manual drivers license

  • Hep A and Hep B immunisations

  • Management and/or supervision qualifications

  • Worksafe NSW licenses

  • Chainsaw certification/s

  • Commercial building experience

Additional information

Current drivers licence and own transport are essential as there is no public transport anywhere near our Shoalhaven Conference Centres.

 Applications close as soon as the right person is found.

How to apply

Obtain the Position Description.

Submit in writing a cover letter and resume by clicking 'APPLY NOW' below.

Additionally, please upload the completed Application Form when submitting your cover letter and resume.

Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and Christian ministry involvement. Please include a past employer and your current church minister as a referee.

Youthworks is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Checks program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply.

General enquiries can be directed to humanresources@youthworks.net.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.