Casual Grounds Person

Garden Village; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden Village is seeking a reliable Casual Maintenance & Grounds Person to keep our Port Macquarie community clean, neat and welcoming for residents, visitors and staff.

You will work across outdoor areas, focusing on cleaning and upkeep with no lawn mowing or gardening duties. Casual shifts offer flexibility and a hands-on, practical role in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor work.
• Take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe and well presented.
• Have a practical, can-do attitude and good attention to detail.
• Are respectful around older people and mindful of safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Pressure washing outdoor areas, pathways and hard surfaces.
• Collecting, removing and emptying bins.
• Cleaning and tidying outdoor common areas.
• Removing litter and keeping spaces clean and presentable.
• Identify and report maintenance issues or hazards to the team.
• Support the maintenance team with general cleaning tasks as required.

Skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Independent worker

Job description

Posted: 29/10/2026
Closing Date: 30/11/2026
Job Type: Casual
Location: Maintenance
Job Category: Maintenance

Garden Village is a premier aged care, community service and retirement living provider located in the coastal hub of Port Macquarie. Garden Village has supported our community for over 45 years and is recognised as an industry leader.

Job Description

About the Role

Garden Village is looking for a reliable and hands-on Casual Maintenance & Grounds Person to help keep our beautiful aged care and retirement living community clean, neat and tidy for our residents, visitors and staff.

This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining clean surroundings and understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment for our residents.

Working across our grounds and outdoor areas, you will help maintain the cleanliness and presentation of our community. This role focuses on general outdoor cleaning and upkeep, with no lawn mowing or gardening duties involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Pressure washing outdoor areas, pathways and hard surfaces.
• Collecting, removing and emptying bins.
• Cleaning and tidying outdoor common areas.
• Removing litter and ensuring outdoor spaces remain presentable and free of rubbish.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues or potential safety hazards.
• Supporting the maintenance team with general cleaning and upkeep tasks as required.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on outdoor work.
• Take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe and well presented.
• Have a practical, can-do attitude and good attention to detail.
• Are respectful, friendly and considerate when working around older people.
• Have an understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Previous experience in cleaning, maintenance or a similar hands-on role is desirable but not essential for the right person.

Why Join Garden Village?

• Casual employment with flexible shifts based on operational needs.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the everyday lives of our residents.
• Be part of a community-focused organisation that values respect, care and teamwork.