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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

We are seeking an efficient and friendly full-time Gardener/Maintenance officer to join our team at our beautiful Parque Vista Retirement Estate in Holland Park. 

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• 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
• Great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)

About the role

Working in this role, your responsibility will be to oversee the establishment and upkeep of the gardens and grounds within our Parque Vista Retirement Estate. You'll also be tasked with maintenance tasks within the Estate with a strong emphasis on proactive maintenance across all necessary services and resources. To be successful in this position you will need to be someone who is approachable, reliable and brings enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to your work.

Tasks may include but not be limited to:

• Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance and monitoring,
• Garden beds re-planting and maintenance to maximise seasonal conditions
• Pruning of trees and shrubs
• Lawns mowing, edging, fertilising and weeding;
• Clearing and removal of garden refuse;
• Path, drains and edge repair and maintenance;
• Ensuring that fences and retaining walls are maintained in good repair;
• Undertaking of routine repair work and maintenance, which requires prior experience and is trade related in and about the buildings;
• Ensuring gardening machinery/equipment (e.g. mowers) service schedules planning and implementation according to manufacturers’ recommendations.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or related field (highly regarded)
• Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance and gardening
• Posses knowledge of trade resources and suppliers of materials
• Current manual drivers licence
• Exceptional people and interpersonal skills
• Well developed written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively

Who 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 13 residential aged care homes, 5 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 love gardening and believe you have the skills and experience needed to fill this role and 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.au
  
Southern 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 vaccination 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.

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