Grounds & Maintenance Officer
1 week ago
At Levande, we enrich lives and create connected communities every day. As a
Grounds & Maintenance Officer
, you'll play a key role in maintaining the beauty, safety and presentation of our village, helping residents feel proud of the place they call home. This is meaningful work where every task contributes to the well-being of older Australians.
Why You'll Love Working at Levande
We're committed to supporting our people with benefits that recognise both work and life:
- My Day – an annual paid day just for you.
- Grandparents Leave – time to make memories with your grandchildren.
- We Shine Recognition – celebrate great work through peer and leader recognition.
- We Shine Savings – exclusive offers and discounts.
- We Connect – employee referral rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for you and your family.
- Flexibility – we support balance and healthy working rhythms.
This
full-time Grounds & Maintenance Officer
role, based at
Macarthur Gardens in Campbelltown
, is part of a supportive village team dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors and staff. You'll be responsible for the presentation, upkeep and day-to-day maintenance of the village grounds and shared spaces, ensuring the community always looks its best
.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out routine maintenance of village grounds and gardens, including light gardening and occasional small-area mowing (with most mowing completed by contractors).
- Looking after plant care such as watering, mulching, pruning, propagation and removal.
- Cleaning external village areas including patios, verandas, outdoor furniture, pathways and windows.
- Managing rubbish bins and maintaining shared outdoor areas such as veggie gardens and bowling greens.
- Completing minor repairs and general upkeep across buildings and shared spaces.
- Operating and maintaining equipment safely and effectively.
- Responding promptly to urgent or safety-related maintenance requests.
- Building friendly, professional relationships with residents, families and staff, and supporting village events.
- Escalating any concerns or complaints appropriately.
- Providing occasional relief driving of the village van to support residents when needed.
Why This Role Matters
- The work has an immediate and visible impact on residents' daily experience.
- The role offers genuine variety, no two days are the same.
- The position sits within a community-focused team that values initiative, teamwork and pride in presentation.
Essential
What We're Looking For
- At least 1 year of experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.
- Excellent customer service and a friendly, approachable manner.
- Good physical fitness (ability to lift/move up to 15 kg).
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and use sound judgement.
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Desirable
- Experience in retirement living, aged care, land lease communities, councils or schools.
- A valid driver's licence and willingness to drive a 12-seater bus if required.
About Levande
Derived from the Swedish words for
vivid
and
full of life
, Levande is reshaping lifestyle living for modern, independent individuals. We create vibrant, supportive communities where residents can thrive—connected, engaged and living life to the fullest.
If you're passionate about creating welcoming environments and want to be part of a purpose-driven team,
apply now and help us keep our community looking and feeling its best.
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