Gardener

Aveo; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All tools and supplies provided

Employee Referral Program

Discounts to Health Insurance and L&P/

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, supportive team in a caring暮

Job summary

Bridgeman Downs Retirement Village, part of Aveo, is seeking a Maintenance Gardener to care for gardens and outdoor areas in Brisbane's northern suburbs. This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday (7am - 3pm) with no weekend work, focusing on daily grounds maintenance and resident engagement.

You will weed, mow, prune and mulch, liaise with contractors, and perform preventative tasks while supporting residents in a friendly, proactive environment.

Qualifications

• Gardening or grounds maintenance experience with pride in work.
• Proactive approach, able to troubleshoot and take action.
• Clear, resident-friendly communication about maintenance works.

Responsibilities

• Attend to maintenance requests to create a safe, pleasant environment.
• Maintain village gardens: weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching.
• Ensure spaces are appealing and safe for residents and visitors.
• Coordinate with maintenance contractors and suppliers.
• Carry out preventative maintenance per schedules.
• Complete adhoc tasks from Community Leaders.
• Build strong resident relationships through well-maintained spaces.

Skills

Gardening experience

Proactive problem solving

Resident communication

Positive attitude

Driver's licence

Job description

Bridgeman Downs Retirement Village is a welcoming community in Brisbane's northern suburbs, set among beautifully maintained gardens and close to Aspley Hypermarket, Westfield Chermside and Carseldine Central. Just 5km from Carseldine Train Station, the village offers easy access to the Brisbane CBD and Moreton Bay. As a Maintenance Gardener, you will be play an important role within the community, ensuring gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe, well maintained and visually appealing. You'll take care of day-to-day gardening and grounds maintenance tasks while engaging positively with residents. This role is ideal for someone with strong gardening experience who is friendly, proactive, and enjoys a varied, hands-on role.

This is a permanent full time opportunity working Monday to Friday (7am - 3pm). No weekend work!

Your Impact

• Attend to various maintenance requests to create a safe & pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff
• Be responsible for the maintenance of all village gardens including weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching and green waste removal
• Ensure all community spaces are appealing and safe for our community and visitors
• Maintain effective working relationships with maintenance contractors and suppliers
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks around the community as per schedules
• Complete additional adhoc tasks delegated to you by Community Leaders
• Build strong relationships with our residents and enjoy helping them to live their best lives with well-maintained areas.

What you'll bring

• Gardening or grounds experience, with a strong sense of pride and ownership in your work
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to assess issues, troubleshoot and take action
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain maintenance works in a resident-friendly way
• A positive, approachable attitude and a strong sense of pride in your work
• A valid driver's licence (essential)

What we offer

• All tools and supplies provided
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves'.