Support Elders and community through care and maintenance.
Use your skills in gardening, maintenance and repair to support Elders and maintain Njernda facilities.
Join Njernda's Health and Ageing team to provide garden, home, and facility maintenance that supports Elders and community members to live safely and comfortably.
This role combines caring for clients through the Aged Care and HACC PYP programs with maintaining Njernda facilities and supporting community events.
Please note, this is an Identified Role, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
In this role, you will:
Provide lawn, garden, and home maintenance for Aged Care and HACC PYP clients
Support safe, high-quality services in line with Aged Care Standards and Njernda values
Carry out routine and preventative maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of Njernda facilities
Assist with vehicle, equipment, and event setup and maintenance
Report and record client needs, feedback, and incidents promptly and accurately
About You:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is essential for this role
Driver's licence and First Aid Certificate
Physically fit, with the ability to perform manual maintenance tasks safely
Skills in communication, teamwork, and using garden/maintenance equipment
Understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture and community care
Selection Criteria
* Valid Driver's Licence
* First Aid Certificate
* Basic knowledge of Aged Care and Disability Act
* Should be physically fit and able to provide a medical clearance / pre-employment check
Skills
* Understanding and commitment to Aboriginal Culture and ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and working in various positions.
* Good communication skills
* Ability to manage tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain records.
* Able to operate garden maintenance equipment safely such as lawn mower, whipper snipper, chain saw utilizing all necessary PPE.
Experience
* 1-2 years in a similar maintenance role
* Experience in working in an Aboriginal organisation and community
Evidence of:
* Pre-employment checks not limited to at least two professional referees,
* Proof of identity and qualifications,
* Suitability check (Aged Care, NDIS)/National police check/ Working with Children's Check/full Victorian driver's license
* Disclosure of any pre-existing illness / injury and vaccination status in line with Njernda's current policy and procedure,
* As applicable – eligibility to work in Australia, professional/regulatory licenses, registration and current good standing, and clearance on aged care banning orders.
Desirable:
* Work experience in an Aboriginal organisation
Please submit your application via Seek before October 21, 2025, providing a resume, cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, and details of at least two referees.