Camperdown Victoria is located only a 45 minutes’ drive from Warrnambool or less than a 2-and-a-half-hour drive along the Princes Highway from Melbourne. Camperdown is a historically significant town in South West Victoria which is not only home to over 3000 residents but also famous lakes and craters, clocktower, elm-lined boulevard, historic buildings and friendly local community.
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a motivated Maintenance/Gardener to join our team—working primarily at our Camperdown campus, with some shifts at our Lismore campus.
This is a hands-on role where you will make a visible difference every day, helping to keep our facilities safe, functional, and looking their best—from thriving gardens to well-maintained buildings.
What you will be doing:
* Keep gardens healthy and vibrant—planting, pruning, propagating, mowing, trimming, and leaf blowing
* Maintain and service gardening equipment and machinery
* Carry out a variety of building maintenance tasks, including minor painting, basic plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry, and heating/ventilation maintenance
Position Details:
* Permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight + monthly Accrued Day Off) preferred, but part-time applicants will be considered—please specify your preferred hours
* Casual positions also available
* Location: Primarily Camperdown, with some work at our Lismore campus
* Classification: Gardener (Non-Trade)
* Salary: $57,002 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) or casual rate $36.05 per hour
What you bring:
* Passion for gardening, landscaping, and maintenance work
* Pride in delivering quality results that keep our facilities safe and welcoming
* Experience in gardening techniques, landscaping, and plant care
* Ability to maintain equipment and confidently perform general maintenance tasks
If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, take pride in a job well done, and like variety in your day, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
North of the Great Ocean Road, Camperdown lies within the "Lakes and Craters" region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: