Gardener / Groundskeeper | Page, Act

Levande; Canberra; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave day

Fitness Passport & Savings

Career development resources

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Levande’s Ridgecrest Village in Page, ACT, seeks a gardener/grounds maintenance worker to care for lawns, garden beds, and shared outdoor spaces. You’ll respond to resident requests, perform plant and landscape duties, and support safety throughout the village.

You’ll bring at least one year of experience, a friendly, customer-focused outlook, and the ability to lift up to 15 kg. A valid driver’s licence and onsite availability are required for full-time, on-site work.

Qualifications

• At least one year of gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• General maintenance and minor repairs skills.
• Friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to lift or move items up to 15 kilograms.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to drive a 12-seater bus when required.
• Availability to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns and garden beds through planting, pruning, watering and mulching.
• Monitor plant health and identify ways to keep outdoor areas looking their best.
• Complete garden maintenance requests and attend promptly to safety issues.
• Carry out minor repairs and general upkeep of shared outdoor spaces.
• Keep paths, patios, barbeque areas and outdoor furniture clean and welcoming.
• Use and maintain equipment safely, inspect common areas and support bin upkeep.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Physical fitness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Put your gardening skills to work in a community setting

A well-kept garden can make someone’s day. At Levande’s Ridgecrest Village, you’ll care for the lawns, gardens and landscaped spaces that residents enjoy around their homes.

Gardening and grounds maintenance will make up most of your work, with general maintenance and minor repairs adding variety. You’ll have the satisfaction of seeing spaces thrive through your care, while getting to know the people who enjoy them.

What Your Day Could Involve

Working with the Village Manager, you’ll organise regular upkeep alongside resident requests and seasonal gardening needs.

• Maintain lawns and garden beds through planting, pruning, watering and mulching.
• Monitor plant health and identify ways to keep outdoor areas looking their best.
• Complete garden maintenance requests and attend promptly to safety issues.
• Carry out minor repairs and general upkeep of shared outdoor spaces.
• Keep paths, patios, barbeque areas and outdoor furniture clean and welcoming.
• Use and maintain equipment safely, inspect common areas and support bin upkeep.

You’ll also be a familiar face around the village, listening to residents and communicating respectfully about their requests.

What You’ll Bring

You’re someone who notices what needs doing, takes care in your work and can organise your day independently.

You’ll Need

• At least one year of gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Practical skills in general maintenance and minor repairs.
• A friendly, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to safely perform physical tasks, including lifting or moving items up to 15 kilograms.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to drive a 12-seater bus when required.
• Availability to work onsite

Experience in retirement living would be helpful. Your experience may come from working as a Gardener, Groundskeeper, Garden Maintenance Worker or Grounds Maintenance Officer.

Benefits That Support You

Alongside $36.00 per hour and full-time employment, you’ll have access to:

• My Day: An additional day of leave each year for something meaningful to you.
• Fitness Passport and We Shine Savings: Access affordable fitness memberships and savings on shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation.
• Learning and development: Resources and Village Operations career pathways to help you build your skills.
• 24/7 wellbeing support: Access Sonder, your Everyday Wellbeing Companion, for confidential health, safety and wellbeing support for you and your family.

Ridgecrest Village in Page, ACT.

At Levande, our people create communities where older Australians can live well every day. We know the best communities are built by teams with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.