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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.

Southern Cross Care QLD have an opportunity for a full-time Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our team at The Vines Retirement Village.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates, plus the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary packaging to help you take home more.
• A permanent role offering long-term stability within a supportive and inclusive organisation.
• Regular working hours to support work-life balance.
• The chance to be part of a purpose-driven team with a positive and collaborative culture.
• Ongoing, individualised training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Additional wellbeing support through our Thrive program, which allows early access to up to 50% of your earned wages.

About the role

In this important role, working a Gardener/Maintenance Officer, reporting to the Retirement Living Manager, you will provide maintenance and gardening support to this Retirement Village. 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 to:

• Regular 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 equipment.
• Coordination 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 experience.
• Maintenance and/or Trade qualification (desirable).
• Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance.
• Previous experience managing contractor relationships is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings.
• Demonstrated problem solving and a “can do” attitude.
• Exceptional people and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and time management skills.
• Ability to work 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, 8 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.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 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.

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