Groundsperson

Queensland Government; Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation contribution

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Central West Hospital and Health Service is recruiting for a grounds maintenance role within a Queensland Government health service. You will maintain hospital and accommodation grounds, perform lawn care, hedge trimming, planting and fertilising, and manage waste.

A vaccination condition applies during employment to protect patient safety. As part of a diverse and rewarding team, you will contribute to a safe and well-kept environment across multiple communities in Central West Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hospital and accommodation grounds to a high standard, ensuring safety and tidiness.
• Cut lawns, trim edges and trees, plant and fertilise as required.
• Assist with disposal and management of relevant waste and ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals.

Job description

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We strive to improveWhat's involved - Maintain the hospital and accommodation grounds and the equipment used for the maintenance of the grounds to a high standard. Some of the duties involved are; Cut lawns; trim edges; trim trees; planting, fertilising; removal of relevant waste. Ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals.About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane - well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;salary packaging to increase your take home pay;17.5% annual leave loading;career development opportunities;The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.First impressions count - Slay the application process by:Submitting your CV with a statement 'this is a true and correct representation of my work experience', signed and dated by yourself.Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your applicationFor more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.