Hospital Grounds & Garden Specialist — Full-Time

Mater Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development through Mater

Employee wellbeing support

Health insurance discounts

Exclusive discounts

Gym access discounts

On-site parking

Campus cafés

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Mater Hospital’s Engineering & Maintenance Department is seeking a Gardener/Landscaper for a permanent full-time position to maintain the hospital grounds in a safe, tidy and well-presented condition. The role offers an hourly salary and not-for-profit salary packaging.

You will participate in planning improvements, prepare seasonal maintenance programs, and manage plant, equipment and tools with a safety-focused team. This is a not-for-profit healthcare employer with strong community impact.

Qualifications

• TAFE (or equivalent) qualifications in Horticulture or similar fields.
• An understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to gardening.
• Demonstrated experience in operating light vehicles and machinery.
• Hold a current “C” Class Motor Driver’s Licence.
• Hold a current Blue Card (or ability to obtain one).
• Commercial operator’s licence for ground distribution of herbicides.
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planned activities to maintain garden and grounds to a high standard.
• Involvement in planning for improvements to hospital grounds and gardens.
• Prepare seasonal maintenance and renovation programs for grounds and gardens.
• Day-to-day delivery of Mater grounds and gardens maintenance programs.
• Maintain a motivated, safe culture within the Gardeners team.
• Complete job sheets daily with details of work performed.
• Undertake grounds and gardens maintenance works as programmed.
• Manage plant, equipment and tools and ensure routine maintenance for safety.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

C Class Driver's Licence

Blue Card

OS&H awareness

Operate light vehicles/machinery

Time management

Team player

Communication

Education

TAFE or equivalent in Horticulture

Tools

Herbicide distribution licence

Job description

Mater Hospital’s Engineering & Maintenance Department is seeking a Gardener/Landscaper for a permanent full-time position to maintain the hospital grounds in a safe, tidy and well-presented condition. The role offers an hourly salary and not-for-profit salary packaging.

You will participate in planning improvements, prepare seasonal maintenance programs, and manage plant, equipment and tools with a safety-focused team. This is a not-for-profit healthcare employer with strong community impact.