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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 our Stretton Gardens Residential Aged Care Home.

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. 
• Permanent role with regular working hours offering stability within a supportive organization.
• Ongoing individualised training.
• Opportunity to join a purpose driven organization with great staff culture
• 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, this hands-on role is responsible for keeping our site safe, well-presented, and running smoothly. You will support the day-to-day maintenance of our buildings, equipment, gardens, and outdoor spaces, helping to create a welcoming environment for residents, families, staff, and visitors.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be someone who is approachable, reliable and brings enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to your work.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Regular communal area checks to ensure spaces are clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Ongoing care and presentation of gardens and outdoor areas.
• Lawn mowing, edging, fertilising, and weed control.
• Pruning of trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Seasonal planting and garden bed maintenance.
• Monitoring plant health and irrigation needs.
• Undertaking general maintenance and minor repair work across the site.
• Maintenance of paths, drains, fences, and retaining walls.
• Managing and prioritising maintenance requests/work orders.
• Assisting with preventative maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Maintaining accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Coordinating external contractors for servicing and specialised work.
• Obtaining quotes and arranging works in line with procurement processes.
• Waste removal (green waste and general site upkeep).
• Supporting site operations including minor furniture moves and setup.

What you will bring

• Proven gardening/horticultural experience with strong hands-on skills.
• Experience in general property or commercial maintenance (desirable).
• Trade or maintenance qualification (Cert III or above) – desirable.
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors (desirable).
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.

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 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 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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