Groundskeeper

Fresh Hope Communities; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Birthday leave

Job summary

Fresh Hope Communities in East Maitland, NSW, is hiring a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, gardens, and outdoor areas at our Green Hills Residential Care Home. You will operate equipment and support resident-led garden projects, ensuring safety and accessibility for all residents and visitors.

We value a practical, can-do attitude, experience in grounds/garden upkeep, and the ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds or garden maintenance.
• Practical, can-do attitude with eye for detail.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, car park and other outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Operate and care for equipment (ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, etc.).
• Support resident-led garden projects and accessibility improvements.
• Work safely and help others do the same.
• Respond to feedback and coordinate with Maintenance/Property Services.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication

Tools

Email

Excel

Word

Job description

Groundskeeper

Help create welcoming spaces for residents and guests. At Fresh Hope Communities, we believe everyone deserves to feel at home. As our Groundskeeper, you'll make our gardens and outdoor areas safe, beautiful, and inviting so residents and their families can enjoy every moment outdoors.

• Permanent - Full Time, 38 hours per week position
• Located in East Maitland at our beautifully designed Green Hills Residential Care Home
• Salary packaging - increased your take home pay with salary packaging including novated leasing options
• Birthday leave - take time to celebrate with your friends and family

Your Contribution

• Maintain lawns, gardens, car park and other outdoor spaces to a high standard
• Operate and care for equipment (ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, etc.)
• Support resident-led garden projects and help make outdoor areas accessible for all
• Work safely and help others do the same
• Respond to feedback and work with the Maintenance/Property Services team to keep everything running smoothly

The Essentials

• You care about people and take pride in your work. You'll bring:
• Experience in grounds or garden maintenance
• A practical, can-do attitude and an eye for detail
• Confidence using equipment and basic IT skills (email, excel and word)
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to work outdoors in a physically demanding role
• Friendly, helpful approach with residents, staff, and visitors
• Willingness to get (or already have) a National Criminal History Check for aged care

About Us

Fresh Hope Communities exists to create spaces that cultivate belonging and places that feel like home. For almost 90 years, we have been providing quality support and lifestyle choices across retirement, residential and respite settings, as well as conference and outdoor adventure experiences for school and community groups. We have over 1100 staff and together we serve residents and customers across NSW. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we value inclusion and diversity. For more about us visit our website https://www.freshhope.org.au