Respect Aged Care are seeking a proactive and reliable Maintenance Services Assistant / Gardener to join our team on a casual basis at our Fred French Home in Launceston, Tasmania.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in gardening and general outdoor care - no extensive experience is required, and the role is well-suited to a junior or someone with basic maintenance and gardening skills. You'll be part of a supportive team helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.
Who We Are
Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has been a proud not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting older Australians with compassion and dignity. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, we operate aged care homes, retirement villages, and home care services across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales.
Our mission is simple: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.
We foster strong, inclusive communities and are committed to delivering high-quality care through our growing and supportive workforce.
About the Role
This gardening-focused role supports the general maintenance and visual upkeep of the home's exterior spaces. You will be primarily responsible for garden care, working alongside the Maintenance Supervisor to help manage the overall cleanliness and appearance of the home's outdoor areas and building surrounds.
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable, and has basic gardening and maintenance abilities, including the use of common outdoor equipment. An eye for detail and an understanding of seasonal garden care will go a long way.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform general gardening duties including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, watering, and planting.
* Use basic gardening equipment such as mowers, whipper snippers, blower vacs, gurneys, and general hand tools.
* Tend to established garden beds with care and attention to seasonal needs and ongoing upkeep.
* Support the Maintenance Supervisor with the external care of the building, including cleanliness of outdoor areas and minor tasks.
* Maintain tidy and hazard-free outdoor walkways and seating areas.
* Assist with general cleaning of facility grounds and minor support for building upkeep.
* Monitor and maintain gardening equipment and supplies.
* Participate in scheduled and seasonal garden tasks and projects.
* Be available for on-call duties if required.
* Complete other reasonable tasks within your skills as directed.
Essential Criteria
* Basic experience or interest in gardening and outdoor maintenance
* Ability to safely operate basic gardening tools and machinery
* Willingness to work outdoors and complete physical tasks
* Current Driver's Licence
* Current National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable Criteria
* Interest or experience in landscaping, horticulture, or garden care
* Familiarity with aged care, retirement living, or similar settings
* An eye for detail and pride in maintaining well-presented outdoor areas
* Ability to follow seasonal gardening schedules and prepare for weather changes
* Reliable, team-oriented attitude with good communication skills
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate and entitlements
* Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
* A welcoming and inclusive team environment
* Long-term opportunities in a growing, purpose-led organisation
* Hands-on work that makes a real difference to residents' quality of life
* Training and support for skill development and career growth