Maintenance Gardener

Job Details

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

With just five minutes apart from each other, The Oaks Retirement Village (in Fulham) and Leisure Court Retirement Village (in Fulham Gardens) have an opportunity for a dedicated Maintenance Gardener to join their team. As a passionate people person, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of our gardens and grounds across both our villages. Working closely with staff and the residents, you will ensure our gardens and grounds are well-maintained, presentable and safe for all to enjoy. You'll enjoy spending time outdoors, connecting with residents and the ability to work autonomously.

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday-Friday 8-4pm based at The Oaks Retirement Village, with two-half days spent at Leisure Court Retirement Village

What we offer:

$29.79/hr + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation All supplies provided Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers Opportunities for further career progression Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

You will

Attend to various requests to create a safe & pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff Be responsible for the maintenance of all village gardens including weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching and green waste removal Ensure all community spaces are appealing and safe for our community and visitors Carry out preventative maintenance tasks around the community as per schedules Complete additional adhoc tasks delegated to you by Community Leaders Build strong relationships with our residents and enjoy helping them to live their best lives with well-maintained areas.

What you'll bring

A warm & caring personality with an interest to make a difference every day Experience in Gardening duties (highly desired) Current Police Check certificate (required, but if you do not possess, we can complete for you) Valid driver's licence and Two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 12,000 residents across 80+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1900 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

What's next?

Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life We are ready to welcome you.

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