Grounds and Maintenance Officer

• $32.24 per hour
• Part Time - 7.6 hours per day, 3 days per week

Your Role

As a Grounds & Maintenance Officer, your role will assist in the upkeep and maintenance requirements of the Village. 

Your tasks will include: 

• Perform gardening duties including mowing of all lawns, and ensuring edges and hedges are trimmed appropriately
• Maintain the village grounds, interior, and building surrounds in a neat, clean, tidy and presentable condition
• Manage garbage disposal and maintain cleanliness of outside areas/pool areas
• Assist with general maintenance of the property, general care and securing of equipment
• Report on any hazards or security breaches to the Retirement Village Manager
• Maintain the village's relevant equipment and supplies and arrange replacement when necessary
• Perform driving duties of Ozcare vehicles including courier and delivery duties (as required)

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our retirement village team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. 

You have:

• A warm and caring nature and the willingness to go the extra mile
• Able to work autonomously
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• Able to work 3 days per week, 7.6 hours per day

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading
• NFP Salary Packaging and entertainment and meals card totalling $18,550 per year
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Current Police Screening Certificate
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence 
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Be vaccinated (and maintain up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19
• Certificate III or equivalent experience in a related area and/or A trade Qualification in the building industry e.g. Carpentry/building (desirable)
• Demonstrated relevant experience in undertaking gardening duties and the maintenance of the grounds
• Ability to empathise with disadvantaged and/or older persons
• Experience in stock management

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.