Maintenance Officer - Harmony Early Education Brisbane

About Us

We are a family-owned early education and long day care group, and our vision is to be Australia’s pre-eminent, contemporary early learning provider for discerning families and gifted educators. 

We are committed to creating calm, inspiring environments that awaken a love of learning and nurture a sense of wonder in children, families, and our teams. Our beautiful environments play an important role in supporting children’s growth, curiosity, and wellbeing.

The Role

Harmony is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities and Maintenance team. This role will support multiple Harmony centres across the Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, and Ipswich regions.

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring our indoor and outdoor environments are safe, functional, and beautifully presented. This includes general maintenance, repairs, patching and painting, sanding and staining, and supporting minor improvement projects across our centres.

The safety of the children in our care is our highest priority. A risk assessment must be completed before undertaking any planned maintenance tasks during centre visits to ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with our policies and procedures.

Benefits of joining Harmony

• Reward and Recognition – Regular and structured performance feedback recognition
• Competitive Entitlements – Attractive remuneration with annual reviews and genuine work-life balance 
• Inspiring Environments – Be part of creating beautiful spaces where children and educators thrive
• Financial Benefits: Reduced childcare fees and travel allowance 
• Family-Owned and People-Focused – Enjoy the benefits of working with a privately owned organisation where people come first
• Unity in Diversity – Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths, with 18 nationalities represented and 31 languages spoken across our Harmony community

About You:

To be considered for this position you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in facilities maintenance, property maintenance, or as a handyperson
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including centre teams and leadership
• The ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritise effectively
• A strong commitment to safe work practices and maintaining high standards
• A current National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check)
• A current Blue Card
• A current driver’s license and the ability to travel between centres
• A current First Aid Certificate
• A trade background in Carpentry or Cabinet Making will be highly regarded

Summary

• Complete planned maintenance, repairs, and facility upkeep as requested by the Facilities Manager
• Maintain high presentation standards across indoor and outdoor environments
• Identify and report maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement
• Work safely and respectfully within active early learning environments
• Build positive relationships with centre teams and key stakeholders

Ready to make an impact?

If you take pride in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments and want to contribute to a family-owned organisation that values its people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and tell us why this role is right for you.