Gardener/Grounds person

Posted Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Saturday 12 July 2025 at 1:59 pm

Be part of a warm community and friendly colleagues that sets the foundation to a rewarding career.

About Us

With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities.Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal:WeLead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.

Your Day on a Page

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Gardener to join our team at Buderim Meadows. This is a permanent f ull-time role, working Monday to Friday, Shifts run from 8:00AM – 4:00PM.

Buderim Meadows is a contemporary village situated within walking distance to retail shops and a quick drive to Maroochydore’s Sunshine Plaza. Joining the team promises a fulfilling experience, allowing you to enjoy the satisfaction of assisting our friendly residents and work within a supportive team environment.

The Gardener will be required to deliver general lawn, garden and property maintenance, ensuring the village is properly kept for the enjoyment of the residents.

Working under the guidance of the Village Manager, you will execute all gardening activities such as:

- Maintenance of common garden areas including mowing, whipper snipping, weeding, pruning, picking up leaves/rubbish, green waste management, and tools/equipment maintenance.

As you will be working alongside our residents, a customer-service focus is essential, along with a genuine interest in assisting the elderly.

Who You Are

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Demonstrated competence as a Gardener – weeding, pruning, planting, mowing
- Experience in General Maintenance works
- Understanding of machinery use and tools required for the job
- High organisation skills and the ability to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks whilst working independently
- Knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety legislation
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one).
- A genuine interest in assisting the elderly
- Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for continuing development
- A supportive and friendly work environment.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
- 4x Wellbeing Days (one per quarter). That’s almost an additional week off in addition to your annual leave
- Fitness Passport for you and your family.

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you’re passionate about leading a vibrant and caring community for retirees, we’d love to hear from you

Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Please note: You will need to complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with evidence prior to joining. For selected roles more physical in nature, pre-employment medical assessments may also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.

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