Maintenance Supervisor - Rockhampton

Job No: MCS112762

Location: Rockhampton

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2025 AEST

About the role

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Supervisor to play a vital role in ensuring our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for the people we support. This permanent, full-time role is perfect for someone who wants to move away from highly physical, hands-on work and step into a more balanced position.

This position is responsible for management and coordination of the regular and preventative maintenance of Facility buildings, plant and equipment and grounds as per the maintenance schedule.

Salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation plus generous salary packaging available

What you’ll be doing

Management and coordination of the regular and preventative maintenance of Facility buildings, plant and equipment and grounds as per the maintenance schedule
Ensure services are meeting targets as outlined in funding agreements/budgets; undertake reporting to funding bodies as required and identify emergent risks to the General Manager in a timely manner
Review staffing levels, scope of practice and rosters to maintain staffing within agreed budget parameters and appropriate benchmarks
Responsible for monthly financial results and budget variances. Lead transformation projects required to address identified areas for improvement in financial performance

About you

As the successful applicant, you will possess:

Ability to operationally manage contractors, maintenance schedules and maintain currency of relevant documentation and compliance with accreditation requirements.
Demonstrated ability to undertake non-trade qualified maintenance tasks and carry out regular and preventative maintenance on buildings, plant and equipment
Demonstrated intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel
Manual Queensland Provisional Green or above Drivers Licence
Ability to obtain positive police check and any other legislatively required screening as required
Exemplifies good character – Role models Mercy Community values, demonstrates personal drive and integrity.

Why Mercy Community

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families, community and residential aged care. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.

Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:

Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $156 if you need both cards!

Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services through our employee assistance program
Free annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
Benefits is an employee benefits program designed to help you save money on living costs
Novated leasing options to reduce your taxable income
Ability to cash out or purchase additional annual leave

Why Rockhampton?

Looking for a change from the busy city life? Rockhampton, the heart of Central Queensland, is where professional opportunity meets relaxed coastal living.

Nestled along the Fitzroy River and just a short 30-minute drive to the stunning beaches of Yeppoon, Rockhampton offers the best of both worlds — welcoming city amenities with a laid-back coastal lifestyle.

Whether you enjoy exploring the outdoors or unwinding by the ocean, you’ll never run out of things to do:

Great Keppel Island – Just a short ferry ride away, perfect for snorkelling, diving, or simply relaxing on pristine beaches
National Parks – Explore nearby Mount Archer National Park for breathtaking views, bushwalks, and wildlife
Coastal Living in Yeppoon – Relaxed seaside charm, family-friendly lifestyle, weekend markets, and easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef

For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au. We do not accept applications via email so please ensure you apply online.

Mercy Community is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

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Maintenance Supervisor - Rockhampton

Job No: MCS112762 Location: Rockhampton Closing Date: 30 Oct 2025 AEST

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS

RIGHT TO WORK

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EQUITY & DIVERSITY

SOURCING

Job No: MCS112762

Location: Rockhampton

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2025 AEST