Groundskeeper

Good-Shepherd-Lodge-Ltd.; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above Award rates

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Social Club

Sonder - Employee health, wellness and

Reward and Recognition program

Résumé du poste

Kerrisdale Gardens in Beaconsfield, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper for a part-time permanent role to maintain lawns, gardens and outdoor spaces across the facility.

The successful candidate will operate lawn care equipment, ensure safety and high standards, and contribute to a welcoming outdoor environment for residents and staff. Certificate II/III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens is preferred, with WHS awareness and a police check required.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Experience using gardening equipment such as commercial mowers, trimmers and blowers.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality outdoor spaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas and outdoor spaces across the facility.
• Mowing, edging, pruning, planting, mulching and weed control.
• Care and maintenance of garden beds, shrubs, trees and pot plants.
• Maintain gardening equipment and ensure safe operation of machinery.
• Identify and report grounds maintenance or safety issues.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team.
• Follow scheduled grounds maintenance programs.
• Support the development and improvement of outdoor spaces.

Connaissances

Gardening

Horticulture

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Formation

Certificate II/III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping

Outils

Commercial Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Description du poste

Beaconsfield, Queensland 4740, Australia

Part-time Permanent Support - Environmental Level 1

Posted 06 Oct 2026

Description

Kerrisdale Gardens is seeking an experienced and motivated Groundskeeper to join our team and help maintain the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces across our Facility.

Our gardens play an important role in the wellbeing of our residents, providing safe, peaceful and welcoming outdoor environments. We are looking for people who take pride in their work and have a genuine passion for horticulture, gardening and landscape maintenance.

About the Role

This is a part-time opportunity working hours across Monday to Friday, which will increase as wet season approaches. Working at Kerrisdale Gardens, you will assist in maintaining lawns, landscaped areas, garden beds, courtyards and outdoor spaces to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas and outdoor spaces across the facility
• Mowing, edging, pruning, planting, mulching and weed control
• Care and maintenance of garden beds, shrubs, trees and pot plants
• Maintain gardening equipment and ensure safe operation of machinery
• Identify and report grounds maintenance or safety issues
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team
• Follow scheduled grounds maintenance programs
• Support the development and improvement of outdoor spaces

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Demonstrated experience in gardening, horticulture or landscape maintenance
• Experience using gardening equipment such as commercial mowers, trimmers and blowers
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements
• A current National Police Check or willingness to obtain (essential)
• Current Flu Vaccination or willingness to obtain

Experience working in aged care, healthcare or large facilities

Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping

What we offer:

• Above Award rates supported by our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• 5 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home salary and novated leasing options available
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club
• Sonder - Employee health, wellness and safety partner
• Reward and Recognition program

If you enjoy creating and maintaining beautiful gardens and want to contribute to a positive environment for residents and staff, we would love to hear from you.