Grounds and Maintenance Officer

Are you an all-rounder with general maintenance and gardening skills? If you’re hands-on and reliable we’d love to hear from you!

• Keep buildings, equipment, outdoor areas in top shape
• Tackling tasks with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Full time position available

About the opportunity:
We’re looking for a dedicated Grounds and Maintenance Officer to help keep our Residential Aged Care site running smoothly and looking its best. In this hands-on role, you’ll complete general building maintenance, use equipment like ride on movers and tractors and manage the upkeep of our beautifully landscaped garden areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and organise contractors when needed
• Care for lawns, gardens, paths, and outdoor areas to a high standard
• Carry out routine tasks like rubbish removal, gutter cleaning, watering, pruning, and planting
• Maintain tools and ensure safe handling of equipment and chemicals
• Keep accurate maintenance records, support regulatory compliance, and uphold safety procedures
• Assist with stock control and basic admin such as processing invoices and keeping registers updated
• Work as part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that values cooperation and respect

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in general gardening and maintenance
• Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Standards and requirements relevant to grounds and maintenance work
• Knowledge of and experience in gardening and groundskeeping
• Ability to use power garden tools and a ride on mower
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

• Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others
• Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential

How do I apply?

Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Attachments:
- PD Grounds and Maintenance Officer.docx