Join to apply for the Gardener / Maintenance - Caloundra role at Southern Cross Care3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Gardener / Maintenance - Caloundra role at Southern Cross CareGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each otherSouthern Cross Care QLD have an opportunity for a full-time Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our SCCQ family at our Caloundra Residential Aged Care Home in Little Mountain.What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home morePermanent role offering stability within a supportive organizationRegular working hoursOpportunity to join a purpose driven organization with great staff cultureOngoing individualised trainingEmployee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)Convenient locationAbout the roleIn this important role, working a Gardener/Maintenance Officer, reporting to the Residential Manager, you will provide maintenance and gardening support to this Residential Aged Care Home. A friendly sociable personality coupled with empathy and compassion for the elderly will make you a perfect fit for this role.Some Responsibilities May Include But Not Be Limited ToRegular communal areas checking to ensure tidy and well-maintained home to support all activities.Maintenance of up-to-date inventory of all equipment including. adhering to preventative maintenance program of all equipmentCoordination of external contractors required to attend servicing requirements for equipment.Horticultural and ground development, maintenance and monitoring.Re-planting of garden beds and maintenance to maximisation of seasonal conditions.Trees and shrubs pruning.Mowing of lawns, edging, fertilising and weeding.Clearing and removal of garden refuse.Paths, drains and edge maintenance and repair when needed.Fences and retaining walls maintenance.Undertaking of any necessary routine repair work and maintenance.Obtaining quotes for any necessary works and repairs to be undertaken by outside service providers in accordance with company Procurement/policies/procedures.What will you bring to the role?Horticultural knowledge and experienceMaintenance and/or Trade qualification (desirable)Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance.Previous experience managing contractor relationships is highly desirableDemonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawingsDemonstrated problem solving and a “can do” attitudeExceptional people and interpersonal skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsStrong decision-making and time management skillsAbility to work as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomouslyWho is Southern Cross Care Queensland?Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 7 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.How can you apply?If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.auSouthern Cross Care Queensland is a proud 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 vaccinations status.Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southern Cross Care by 2xGet notified about new Gardener jobs in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.Bribie Island North, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoCaloundra, Queensland, Australia 4 weeks agoBli Bli, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 11 months agoSchool Officer (Admin Support) - St Peter's Primary School, CABOOLTUREDonnybrook, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBribie Island North, Queensland, Australia 4 days agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoMaroochydore, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoMaroochydore, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoMedical Front Office Coordinator - GlenviewSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 1 month agoSunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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