Grounds & Maintenance Specialist — Gardens & Facilities

Carinity; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Value-driven organisation

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Carinity is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Maintenance Officer to keep our Residential Aged Care site well-maintained and inviting. In this hands-on role you’ll perform general building repairs, manage garden areas, operate ride-on mowing equipment, and support safety and compliance across the site.

You’ll work with a friendly multidisciplinary team, maintain tools, handle basic admin such as invoices, and help with stock control.

Qualifications

• Experience in general gardening and maintenance.
• Knowledge of WHS standards for grounds work.
• Ability to use power garden tools and ride-on mower.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and organise contractors when needed.
• Care for lawns, gardens, paths, and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Carry out routine tasks like rubbish removal, gutter cleaning, watering, pruning.
• Maintain tools and ensure safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
• Keep maintenance records and support safety procedures.
• Assist with stock control and basic admin like processing invoices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that values cooperation.

Skills

General gardening

Maintenance work

Problem solving

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Tools

Ride on mower

Power garden tools

Job description

Carinity is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Maintenance Officer to keep our Residential Aged Care site well-maintained and inviting. In this hands-on role you’ll perform general building repairs, manage garden areas, operate ride-on mowing equipment, and support safety and compliance across the site.

You’ll work with a friendly multidisciplinary team, maintain tools, handle basic admin such as invoices, and help with stock control.