Gardener | Blue Care | Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village | Mackay•Employment term: Permanent Full Time•Remuneration: $28.19 - $30 p/hr + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits + access to staff discountsMake a meaningful difference with BlueCareWe’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Gardener you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.What makes a difference for you?With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living.Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government schemeAccess to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefitsA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance programA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceYour part in our Blue Care teamBlue Care operate over 35 retirement villages across Queensland, with more than 3,300 residents choosing to make a Blue Care communities their home. Our dynamic retirement living team at Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village in Mackay is looking for an experienced Gardener to be part of their grounds and maintenance team.Carlyle Gardens sits on a 40 acres land with 282 homes. This is a rewarding role as you will be part of our retirement living team committed in providing resident focussed services and a ‘sense of place’ in the village.Your role will include:Mowing the lawn on a ride on mowerLawn maintenanceWhipersnipping, edging and hedgingGeneral and minor maintenance across the siteWhat makes a difference for us?Experience in general building, plant and equipment maintenanceExperience in gardening/landscape/grounds maintenance, includingKnowledge of herbicides, pesticides and safe work practicesRelevant Trade Qualifications or Certificate in Facilities, Building or ConstructionCurrent Australian driver’s license BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be tooJoining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Start making a difference todayOur application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.Diversity & InclusionOur approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.