Gardener - Edens Landing
Southern Cross Care, Edens Landing Retirement Estate – permanent full‑time role.
Southern Cross Care Queensland invites you to join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.
What Southern Cross Care Queensland offers
* Competitive renumeration with not‑for‑profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
* Permanent role with regular weekday working hours offering stability within a supportive organization
* Opportunity to join a purpose‑driven organization with a great staff culture
* Ongoing individualized training
* Employee Assistance Program and support programs such as Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
About the role
As a Gardener/Maintenance Officer you will work closely with the Estate Manager to ensure the establishment and upkeep of the gardens and grounds within this Retirement Estate. You will be approachable, reliable, enthusiastic, and bring a can‑do attitude.
Key responsibilities and tasks
* Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance and monitoring
* Garden beds re‑planting and maintenance to maximise seasonal conditions
* Pruning of trees and shrubs
* Lawn mowing, edging, fertilising and weeding
* Clearing and removal of garden refuse
* Paths, drains and edge repair and maintenance
* Ensuring fences and retaining walls are maintained in good repair
* Undertaking routine repair work and maintenance within the site
Requirements
* Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or related field (highly regarded)
* Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance and gardening
* Knowledge of trade resources and suppliers of materials
* Current manual driver's licence
* Exceptional people and interpersonal skills
* Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively
About Southern Cross Care Queensland
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not‑for‑profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, dedicated to compassionate care and inclusive service for the aging population. SCCQ employs over 1,700 staff caring for more than 2,000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Home Care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and delivering care and services with compassion at the heart of our work.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference, please apply today.
Please contact us at for any queries around the role or recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. All employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and an up‑to‑date flu vaccination status.
Mission Statement
Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we provide quality care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
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