Our Location
Rockhampton, Queensland is a fantastic place to live due to its warm climate, welcoming community, and stunning natural surroundings. With easy access to the Capricorn Coast, it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, and lush national parks. The city also boasts a strong local identity, a vibrant cultural scene, and a diverse economy, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.
About The Role
A gardener's role in an aged care residential home is centered around creating and maintaining outdoor spaces that are not only visually appealing but also safe and functional for the enjoyment and well-being of the residents. This involves carefully planting and pruning a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees to ensure they thrive in their environment, while also enhancing the overall aesthetic of the garden. Lawn care is a key responsibility, which includes regularly mowing, edging, and watering to keep the lawns lush and well‐maintained which adds a homely touch to the facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and enhance gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas
* Plant, prune, and care for trees, flowers, and shrubs
* Perform regular weeding, mulching, and fertilizing
* Mow lawns and trim hedges
* Ensure walkways and paths are clean and safe
* Work closely with the care team to create outdoor spaces that meet residents' needs
* Follow all health and safety guidelines
* Provide occasional support to the Maintenance Officer with general site tasks as required
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture (aged care experience desirable)
* Unlimited working rights in Australia – MANDATORY
* NDIS Check - MANDATORY https://www.workerscreening.qld.gov.au/
* Strong knowledge of plants, garden maintenance, and seasonal care
* Ability to operate gardening tools and equipment safely
* Attention to detail and a passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces
* A compassionate and patient nature, with an understanding of working in an aged care environment
* Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks
What's in it for you?
* $29,94/hour + Penalties + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading
* NFP Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card– https:///
* Onsite Parking
* An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits - https://www.benestar.com/
* Onsite & Online professional development and program opportunities
* Be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation with Award‐winning culture programs
Who we are
At PresCare we aim to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that are rich with the senses of home. At the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a resident‐first approach, while maintaining safety and quality in everything we do to promote a safe place for residents and the workforce. Our goal is to work together to achieve together by using our resources wisely.
Interested?
Apply now, we would love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to shortlist applications upon receipt and close this vacancy once a suitable applicant has accepted an offer of employment.
To learn more about us visit: https://www.prescare.org.au/careers/
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