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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 (SCC) is seeking an efficient and friendly full-time Gardener 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.
• Strong and inclusive staff culture.
• Ongoing, individualised training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Additional wellbeing support through our Thrive program, which allows early access to up to 50% of your earned wages.

About the role

Working in this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the gardens, grounds, and general presentation of our Holland Park retirement living site, while also undertaking routine maintenance duties across the village.

This position plays an important role in creating a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

To be successful in this role, you will be approachable, reliable, hands-on, and take pride in your work. You will bring a positive, can-do attitude, the ability to work independently, and a genuine commitment to supporting older people in a retirement living environment.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Replanting and maintaining garden beds to suit seasonal conditions.
• Pruning trees and shrubs.
• Mowing, edging, fertilising, and keeping lawns free from weeds and debris.
• Clearing and removing garden refuse.
• Repairing and maintaining paths, drains, and edges.
• Ensuring fences and retaining walls are kept in good repair.
• Undertaking routine repair work and general maintenance across the site.
• Maintaining gardening machinery and equipment, including planning and implementing service schedules in line with manufacturers’ recommendations.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, or a related field is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in general maintenance and commercial gardening.
• Knowledge of gardening equipment, trade resources, and suppliers of materials.
• Current manual driver’s licence.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Friendly, reliable, and resident-focused approach.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and legislative compliance.

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 regional Queensland, 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 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 individuals, 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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