SCCQ are seeking a Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our family, based at the beautiful Duhig Village Residential Aged Care Home in Holland Park 14th November, 2024 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 We are seeking a friendly Full-time Gardener/Maintenance officer to join our team at our beautiful Duhig Village Residential Aged Care Home in Holland Park What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more Full-time role, working 5 days a week Opportunity to join a supportive purpose driven organisation 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) Modern site in a convenient location About the role Working in this role, reporting to the Residential Manager, you will provide maintenance and gardening support to this Residential Aged Care Home.Some responsibilities may include but not be limited to: Regular communal areas checking to ensure tidy and well-maintained home to support all activities; Maintenance of up-to-date inventory of all equipment including adhering to preventative maintenance program of all equipment; Coordination of external contractors required to attend servicing requirements for equipment; Horticultural and ground development, maintenance and monitoring; Re-planting of garden beds and maintenance to maximisation of seasonal conditions; Trees and shrubs pruning; Mowing of lawns, edging, fertilising and weeding; Clearing and removal of garden refuse; Paths, drains and edge maintenance and repair when needed; Fences and retaining walls maintenance; Undertaking of any necessary routine repair work and maintenance; Obtaining quotes for any necessary works and repairs to be undertaken by outside service providers in accordance with company Procurement/policies/procedures.What will you bring to the role?Maintenance and/or Trade qualification (highly desirable) Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance and gardening Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings 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 Strong problems solving ability and decision-making skills You will enjoy working as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomously.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 1200 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.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 believe 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 an up-to-date flu vaccination 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.Apply For Job