Gardener, Housing

Believe Housing Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Believe Housing Australia is seeking a gardener/grounds maintenance worker to keep properties safe, tidy and well maintained across residential sites. You’ll work independently and within a team, delivering high-quality outdoor spaces and friendly customer service to residents.

You’ll use mowing, pruning, weeding, irrigation maintenance and operate power tools safely. A current driver’s licence and ability to handle physically demanding outdoor work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or similar outdoor maintenance role.
• Confidence using gardening equipment and power tools safely.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently while maintaining quality.
• A customer-focused approach and good communication with residents and colleagues.
• A current driver's licence and ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out gardening and grounds maintenance across residential sites, including mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, mulching and irrigation tasks.
• Operate and maintain gardening equipment and power tools safely to a high standard.
• Complete minor property maintenance tasks and report issues with accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with residents through responsive, respectful service.
• Follow safe work practices and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Time management

Driver's licence

Education

Horticulture/landscaping qualification (desirable)

Job description

• Make a visible difference by helping create safe, welcoming and well-maintained outdoor spaces that enhance the lives of people in housing.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, respect and making a positive impact in the community every day.
• Enjoy great benefits including generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, ongoing learning opportunities and access to employee wellbeing programs.

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

At Believe Housing Australia (part of the AnglicareSA family), our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable and secure place to call home.

Here, your work goes beyond bricks and mortar. You'll join a passionate crew committed to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: housing insecurity.

Our work is complex and the challenges we face are significant, but the rewards are unparalleled. Every day, you’ll help us find innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. You’ll help people find not just a house, but a place they can truly call home.

Join us at Believe Housing Australia and help create brighter futures, together.

What you’ll do

Help keep Believe Housing properties safe, tidy and well maintained by delivering high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance services across a range of residential sites. You'll work both independently and as part of a supportive maintenance team, using your practical skills to create outdoor spaces that residents can enjoy while providing friendly, customer-focused service.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Carrying out gardening and grounds maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, mulching and irrigation maintenance.
• Operating and maintaining gardening equipment and power tools safely while completing work to a high standard.
• Completing minor property maintenance tasks, reporting maintenance issues and maintaining accurate records.
• Building positive relationships with residents by delivering responsive, respectful and customer-focused service.
• Following safe work practices and contributing to a positive workplace safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or a similar outdoor maintenance role.
• Confidence using gardening equipment, power tools and machinery safely.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of work.
• A customer-focused approach with good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
• A current driver's licence and the ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.

We Would Also Love You To Have

• Experience maintaining residential or community housing properties.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, weed control and basic horticultural practices.
• Basic computer skills to complete records and report maintenance issues.
• A horticulture, landscaping or related qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Believe Housing Australia?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at Believe Housing Australia:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At Believe Housing Australia, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More To Enjoy

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join Believe Housing Australia, and help us change lives and communities.

At Believe Housing Australia, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in the recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access our Reconciliation Action Plan.

We are committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.