Grounds and Maintenance Officer

St Andrews Village Ballina; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St Andrew's is seeking an experienced Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our maintenance team, supporting our Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care Facilities in Ballina. Based at the Retirement Villages in Ballina with travel to nearby facilities, you will perform gardening, grounds and general property maintenance to a high standard.

This part-time, 6-month fixed-term contract offers 33 hours per week and may lead to a full-time role for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or licence preferred
• LR/MR licences are advantageous
• Basic knowledge of gardening, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general repairs
• Proven groundsman/handyman experience
• Good communication and team work
• Willingness to travel to other sites
• Own transport and reliability
• Eligible to work in Australia
• National Police Check may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds and lawn maintenance across outdoor areas
• Maintain internal common areas to ensure cleanliness and safety for residents
• Carry out general maintenance tasks and minor repairs, including plumbing
• Complete unit/room repairs such as patching gyprock, painting walls, fitting door handles
• Complete work orders and respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly
• Address repair needs to support resident safety and well-being

Skills

Gardening basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Grounds maintenance

Team player

Strong communication

Self-management

Travel ready

Own transport

Eligible to work in Australia

Police check ready

LR/MR licence

Education

Trade qualification or licence (preferred)

Job description

St Andrew's is seeking an experienced and reliable Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our maintenance team, supporting our Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care Facilities, on a part-time, 6-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

Reporting to the Retirement Living Maintenance Manager, you will primarily be based at our Retirement Villages in Ballina, with travel to our Residential Aged Care facilities in Ballina and Byron Bay as required.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out gardening, grounds and general property maintenance tasks to a high standard.

This is a 6 month fixed-term contract offering 33 hours per week, with the potential to lead to a full-time role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds and lawn maintenance across the retirement village outdoor areas

• Maintain internal common areas to ensure cleanliness and safety for residents

• Carry out general maintenance tasks and minor repairs, including plumbing, as needed

• Complete unit/room repairs such as patching gyprock, painting walls, fitting door handles, and minor plumbing repairs

• Complete work orders and respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly and efficiently

• Promptly address identified repair needs to support the safety, comfort, and well-being of residents

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:

• A relevant trade qualification or licence (e.g. plumbing) is preferred but not essential

• Light Rigid (LR) licence and/or (Medium Rigid (MR) licence is an advantage but not essential

• Basic knowledge of gardening, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repair work

• Proven experience as a groundsman, handyman, maintenance worker, or in a similar role

• A team player who can self-manage, show initiative, and adapt to changing priorities in a busy environment

• Strong communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal), including liaising with residents, contractors and suppliers

• A mature, respectful, and compassionate attitude

• Willingness to travel to other sites as required by operational needs of the organisation

• A positive contribution to workplace culture

• Own, reliable transport

• Eligible to work in Australia

• Willing to undergo a National Police Check in line with Aged Care Act requirements (arranged at no cost to you)

What We Offer

• A supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace culture, as part of a genuinely not-for-profit, independent aged care provider

• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving the everyday lives of residents

• A beautiful Northern Rivers location, Ballina, just 20 minutes from Byron Bay and an hour from the Gold Coast

• The chance to contribute to a mission-driven organisation focused on respect, dignity, and quality care for older Australians