Overview
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference for the people we care for, and for each other. Southern Cross Care (SCC) is seeking an efficient and friendly full-time Gardener to join our team at Parque Vista Retirement Estate in Holland Park.
What Southern Cross Care Queensland offers
* Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more.
* Full-time role working Monday–Friday.
* Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
* Strong and inclusive staff culture.
* Ongoing, individualised training and development opportunities.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
* Additional wellbeing support through Thrive, which allows early access to up to 50% of your earned wages.
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the gardens, grounds, and general presentation of the Holland Park retirement living site, while also undertaking routine maintenance duties across the village.
This position plays an important role in creating a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
To be successful, you will be approachable, reliable, hands-on, and take pride in your work. You will bring a positive, can-do attitude, the ability to work independently, and a genuine commitment to supporting older people in a retirement living environment.
Responsibilities
* Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance, and monitoring.
* Replanting and maintaining garden beds to suit seasonal conditions.
* Pruning trees and shrubs.
* Mowing, edging, fertilising, and keeping lawns free from weeds and debris.
* Clearing and removing garden refuse.
* Repairing and maintaining paths, drains, and edges.
* Ensuring fences and retaining walls are kept in good repair.
* Undertaking routine repair work and general maintenance across the site.
* Maintaining gardening machinery and equipment, including planning and implementing service schedules in line with manufacturers\' recommendations.
What you will bring
* Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, or a related field is highly regarded.
* Demonstrated experience in general maintenance and commercial gardening.
* Knowledge of gardening equipment, trade resources, and suppliers of materials.
* Current manual driver's licence.
* First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
* Strong ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
* Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
* Friendly, reliable, and resident-focused approach.
* Commitment to workplace health and safety and legislative compliance.
Equal Opportunity
Southern Cross Care Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia, and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.
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