Maintenance Manager

SA - Adelaide

Temporary

Job description

Maintenance Team Leader – Adelaide

Your new company:

We are partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation that delivers retirement living, residential care and community services across South Australia. With a strong focus on resident wellbeing, safety and service excellence, they are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to support their growing Retirement Living portfolio.

Your new role:

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance operations across multiple retirement living communities.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate a team of Maintenance Officers and Gardeners, ensuring homes, common areas and grounds are maintained to a high standard. You'll manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs, oversee contractors and suppliers, respond to resident requests, and help deliver safe, functional and well-presented environments.
Working closely with residents and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in balancing operational maintenance requirements with exceptional customer service.

What you'll need to succeed:

  • Trade qualification and/or strong maintenance experience
  • Previous experience in facilities, property or maintenance services
  • Proven leadership or team coordination experience
  • Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Sound knowledge of WHS requirements and contractor management
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent maintenance requests
  • Strong administration and record-keeping skills
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence
  • NDIS Worker Clearance (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience within retirement living, aged care, healthcare or hospitality environments highly regarded
What's in it for you?

  • Lead a skilled maintenance team
  • Make a real impact on residents' daily lives
  • Join a growing and values-driven organisation
What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' or contact:

Elliot Booth – Trades & Labour, Hays Recruitment
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At Hays, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to helping people find roles where they can grow and succeed.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 06 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Facilities Management
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: SA - Adelaide
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: SA - Adelaide