About LDK Seniors’ Living

LDK Seniors’ Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members.  All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again. 

About Amberfield 

LDK Seniors' Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park. 

About the role

We are seeking a permanent part-time (20 hours per week) Maintenance Assistant who will help our team in maintaining the exceptional appearance and condition of our Amberfield village and its buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds.

Role responsibilities

As Maintenance Assistant, you will undertake regular corrective and routine planned preventative maintenance and grounds work, including but not limited to:

• Completing visual inspections of the building and equipment to identify items that require maintenance or repairs.
• Carrying out minor repairs, replacing light bulbs, changing washers and seals, water blasting, etc.
• Completing general garden and grounds duties.
• Responding to maintenance issues (including requests and complaints) in a timely and professional manner.

Our Employee Value Proposition 

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment. 

Benefits

• Salary packaging with novated leasing options 
• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus 
• Rewards and retail discounts program  
• Free on-site parking 
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK) 
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities 
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages 
• On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff 
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff 
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents 

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking maintenance duties – previous experience in a Retirement Living or Aged Care environment would be highly regarded
• Experience in planning and managing job allocations in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Sound knowledge of computer systems
• Understanding of and empathy towards our residents and providing support with Love, Decency and Kindness

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK has a mandatory vaccination policy for influenza.