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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 a friendly part-time Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our team at our beautiful Castra Residential Aged Care Home in Murgon.


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
• Part time role, working 38 hours per fortnight
• 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

Reporting to the Residential Manager, working as a Gardener/Maintenance Officer, in this role you will provide general maintenance and basic caretaker support to the Home  You will also need to ensure the gardens and grounds are established and maintained to beautify the site and equipment is maintained in optimal condition with a focus on preventative maintenance of all required services and resources. 


Some responsibilities of the role may include but not be limited to:

• Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance and monitoring.
• Garden beds maintenance to maximise seasonal conditions.
• Pruning of trees and shrubs.
• Lawn mowing, edging, fertilising and weeding.
• Clearing and removal of garden refuse.
• Ensuring that paths, drains and edges are maintained and kept free of debris.
• Maintaining fences and retaining walls in good repair.
• Undertaking of routine repair work and maintenance abound the Home.
• Ensuring gardening machinery/equipment (eg. mowers) remain safe and are serviced as per schedules according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Repair of machinery and equipment and maintained within scope of competence or referring to an approved service centre in consultation with the Residential Manager.
• Engagement and supervision of any contractors required to any work onsite.

What will you bring to the role?

• Maintenance and/or Trade qualification (highly desirable)
• Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance and gardening
• Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings
• 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
• Strong problems solving ability and decision-making skills
• We are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate our vision statement of "Valuing and respecting Human Life". You will enjoy working as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomously.

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 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, regional New South Wales and Victoria.

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 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.at

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