Lawn & Maintenance Officer

Northern Coalfields Community Care Association; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Coalfields Community Care Association in Cessnock NSW is seeking a casual Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day upkeep of buildings, gardens and grounds for an aged care setting. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is offered as needed, on-site in the Hunter Valley region.

The successful candidate will demonstrate hands-on experience with tools and gardening equipment, a practical, dependable approach, and a strong focus on safety and respectful care for older

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, gardening, groundskeeping or similar hands-on role.
• Practicable skills and confidence in using tools, mowers and gardening equipment.
• Ability to undertake physical work indoors and outdoors.
• Strong commitment to Work Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance including minor repairs, painting, and replacements.
• Grounds and garden maintenance including mowing, pruning and irrigation.
• Operate and maintain tools, mowers, vehicles and horticultural equipment.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance across sites.
• Support deliveries, stock, waste and basic warehouse duties.

Skills

General maintenance

Gardening

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Job description

Northern Coalfields Community Care Association – Cessnock NSW

Northern Coalfield Community Care Association (NCCCA) is a Hunter Valley–based, not-for-profit aged care provider with a proud 35-year history. Our work is grounded in the values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Connection. We put people first—supporting older members of our community to live with dignity, independence and choice as they age.

About the Role

This is a casual role reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. Work will be offered on an as‑needed basis. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep of our buildings, gardens and grounds, helping to create safe and comfortable environments for older people in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• General building maintenance including minor repairs, painting, replacing fixtures and emergency repairs
• Grounds and garden maintenance including mowing, pruning, irrigation and garden bed care
• Operating and maintaining tools, mowers, vehicles and horticultural equipment
• Preventative and reactive maintenance across sites
• Support deliveries, stock, waste and basic warehouse duties.

About You

You are practical, dependable and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. You take pride in keeping environments clean, safe and well‑presented and have a genuine respect for older people.

You will have:

• Experience in general maintenance, gardening, groundskeeping, landscaping or similar hands on role
• Practicable skills and confidence in using tools, mowers, and gardening equipment
• The ability to undertake physical work both indoors and outdoors
• A strong commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A respectful, caring and professional approach when working around older people

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check and current influenza vaccination.

NCCCA is committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees.