Gardener/Maintenance Officer

• Competitive renumeration/Benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice
• Supportive purpose driven organisation
• Great staff culture

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 Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our gardening/maintenance team at our Stretton Gardens Retirement Estate in Drewvale. This is a permanent full-time role.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive renumeration with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Permanent role with regular weekday working hours offering stability within a supportive organization
• Opportunity to join a purpose driven organization with great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)

About the role

Working as part of our Gardening-Maintenance team, in this role, you will work closely with the Estate Manager and the team to ensure the establishment and upkeep of the gardens and grounds within this Retirement Estate. 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.

Tasks may include but not be limited to:

• Horticultural and grounds development, maintenance and monitoring.
• Garden beds re-planting and maintenance to maximise seasonal conditions.
• Pruning of trees and shrubs.
• Lawn mowing, edging, fertilising and weeding.
• Clearing and removal of garden refuse.
• Paths, drains and edge repair and maintenance.
• Ensuring that fences and retaining walls are maintained in good repair.
• Undertaking of routine repair work and maintenance within the site.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens or related field (highly regarded)
• Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance and gardening
• Knowledge of trade resources and suppliers of materials
• Current manual drivers licence
• Exceptional people and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively

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

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.