Gardener | Aged Care & Community Services

Fairview Village; Warragul; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Orientation & buddy program

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Fairview Village is seeking a reliable Gardener/Maintenance Officer to support both our aged care facility and Support at Home clients. The role is currently part-time, 4 days per week, with potential to move to full-time in the future.

You will blend gardening services with maintenance tasks to keep environments safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for older Australians. The ideal candidate works well independently across multiple sites, prioritises safety, and has experience in aged care,

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care, disability, or community services.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Strong safety and risk awareness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people.

Responsibilities

• Gardening & Home-based: Provide gardening services to clients in their homes (mowing, pruning, weeding, yard tidy-ups).
• Gardening & Home-based: Support safe, accessible outdoor environments for older people.
• Gardening & Home-based: Work independently across multiple client locations.
• Gardening & Home-based: Report hazards or client concerns to the care team.
• Gardening & Home-based: Maintain accurate records of services delivered.
• Maintenance (Facility-Based): Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintenance (Facility-Based): Maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds to a high standard.
• Maintenance (Facility-Based): Identify and report maintenance issues and safety risks.
• Maintenance (Facility-Based): Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards.

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance

Independent work

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Gardener | Aged Care & Community Services

At Fairview Village, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care in a compassionate and inclusive environment. Located just a 35-minute drive from Pakenham and Moe, Fairview has been a trusted provider of comprehensive Home Care Services in Gippsland since 1956. We are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality support to our clients as their needs change, helping them remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Gardener/Maintenance Officer to assist across both our residential aged care facility and our Support at Home community clients. The position is currently offered on a part-time basis, 4 days per week, with the opportunity to transition to full-time in the future.

This is a diverse role that combines gardening services and maintenance delivered directly to clients’ homes and within our organisation. You will play an important role in ensuring safe, well-maintained environments that support the well-being, independence, and dignity of older Australians.

Key Responsibilities

Gardening & Support at Home (Community-Based)

• Provide gardening services to clients in their homes (mowing, pruning, weeding, yard tidy-ups)
• Support safe, accessible outdoor environments for older people
• Work independently across multiple client locations
• Report hazards or client concerns to the care team
• Maintain accurate records of services delivered

Maintenance (Facility-Based)

• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance
• Maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds to a high standard
• Identify and report maintenance issues and safety risks
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards

About You

You are practical, trustworthy, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. You take pride in your work and understand the importance of respectful service delivery in aged care settings.

To be successful, you will have:

• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Strong awareness of safety and risk management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in supporting older people
• Experience in aged care, disability, or community services
• Understanding of Support at Home or similar programs

Why Join Us?

• A supportive work environment with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging benefits, including options for general living expenses and meal entertainment
• A thorough orientation process, hands-on supervision, and a buddy program to support you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential counselling for personal, work, or financial concerns
• A varied and meaningful role where you can make a real difference