Maintenance Officer – Byron Bay

At YHA Australia, we provide affordable, quality accommodation with purpose. We're committed to creating a more open and welcoming world where connections thrive and experiences matter. As a Certified B Corp organisation, YHA is committed to responsible business practices that benefit people and the planet.

What sets us apart? We're a not-for-profit, membership-based social enterprise. Our profits go straight back into improving our properties and creating positive social, cultural and environmental impact. Our network spans 20 uniquely characterful properties across Australia – from the rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison to eco-retreats nestled in National Parks, like Pittwater, and beachside beauties in Byron Bay and Port Elliot.

The Properties: Our YHA Cape Byron and YHA Byron Bay properties are more casual, fun spaces with heated pools and great common areas where our guests get to gather and enjoy drinks, meals and BBQs. We offer great tours and events to our guests and offer surfboards and boogie boards for hire. Ideally located in the town centre, the properties are walking distance from the beach and cycling paths.

What you'll get to do: The part time Maintenance Officer works closely with the Property Manager and our National Facilities team to ensure our properties are maintained and presented in the highest possible standard. This position will see you:

• Performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested)
• Liaising with the Property Manager or Building & Facilities Manager to initiate and schedule project works, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance
• Maintaining the swimming pool, including testing and dosing chemical levels (where applicable)
• Completing and maintaining inspection, safety, and maintenance reports and records

This will suit someone who has a passion for travel, or the hotel or travel industry with experience in maintenance, facilities or property management style environments or similar high-level customer-focused industries. You'll have a broad handyperson (handyman / handywoman) / maintenance knowledge and skill set, with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. The person in this role will be on their feet most of the day so physical fitness is a must!

Our Values: Collaborate, listen and connect; Care for people and planet; Always evolve.

What's in it for you:

• Travel Perks: Free stays across our network – because we love travel as much as our members do!
• Team Adventures: Opportunities to visit other locations for team building and training
• Discounts: Access to benefits at various stores and across the YHA network
• Growth: Professional development and career opportunities throughout YHA
• Cultural Flexibility: Swap standard public holidays for ones that have personal meaning
• Wellbeing Support: For you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program: Know someone great? We reward successful candidate referrals