Casual Grounds & Property Maintenance Technician

St Carthage's Cathedral Parish; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful community role

Varied gardening and maintenance work

Opportunities to contribute ideas

Supportive leadership team

Skill development opportunities

Pride in creating welcoming spaces

Job summary

St Carthage's Cathedral Parish in Lismore NSW is seeking a motivated Maintenance Worker for a casual role, up to ~30 hours per week. You will join our maintenance and property services team, taking pride in grounds maintenance, gardening and general property upkeep across parish sites.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with landscaping, supervision of small teams, and a practical, solutions‑focused approach while adhering to WHS practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, handyman services or a similar field.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Respect for the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Qualifications or formal training in horticulture, landscaping, parks and gardens, turf management or related discipline.
• Previous experience coordinating staff activities and day‑to‑day work activities across multiple job sites.
• Experience mentoring, supporting or training new team members.
• Experience operating a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Basic computer skills and experience using workplace technology.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, plant health and seasonal garden maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance including; mowing, pruning, hedging, weeding and garden care.
• Maintaining lawns, gardens, pathways and outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Carrying out general maintenance, handyman tasks and minor property repairs.
• Operating and maintaining gardening and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Assisting with the coordination of contractors and service providers.
• Identifying maintenance issues and contributing practical solutions.
• Collecting supplies and materials as required.
• Travelling between parish sites to undertake maintenance activities.
• Supporting a safe workplace through adherence to WHS requirements and safe work practices.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Property maintenance

Landscaping

Handyman tasks

Team supervision

Irrigation systems

WHS knowledge

Driver's licence

Mentoring staff

Education

Horticulture qualification

Landscaping qualification

Parks and gardens training

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Pruning equipment

Job description

St Carthage's Cathedral Parish in Lismore NSW is seeking a motivated Maintenance Worker for a casual role, up to ~30 hours per week. You will join our maintenance and property services team, taking pride in grounds maintenance, gardening and general property upkeep across parish sites.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with landscaping, supervision of small teams, and a practical, solutions‑focused approach while adhering to WHS practices.