Live-in Caretaker - Residential Village

Leisure Lifestyle Villages; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Lifestyle Villages is seeking a hands-on Live-in Caretaker to maintain village common areas, gardens, and facilities to a high standard. You’ll work independently with close communication to management to keep the village safe, functional and welcoming.

The role is Monday to Friday with occasional overtime. Onsite residence is provided. Salary is 62,000 AUD per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Handyman and gardening skills required.
• Able to operate small excavator and ride-on mower.
• Capable of working independently and managing time effectively.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Willing to take direction and work collaboratively.
• Pool maintenance knowledge is advantageous, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance on common property.
• Maintain gardens, lawns, and irrigation systems.
• Clean and check amenities, recreational areas, buildings and pool.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and maintain policies with onsite visitors and residents.
• Keep roads, paths, carparks and lighting in good order.
• Oversee contractors for specialised works.
• Prepare regular maintenance reports and attend occasional meetings.

Skills

Handyman & gardening

Operate excavator & ride-on mower

Independent work & time management

Communication & record-keeping

Collaborative & team work

Pool maintenance knowledge

Job description

We’re seeking a hands‑on, reliableLive‑in Caretakerto maintain and present the Residential Village common areas, gardens, and recreational facilities to a high standard. You’ll work independently but in close communication with the management team ensuring our village remains safe, functional, and welcoming.

What you’ll do

• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance on common property
• Maintain gardens, lawns, and irrigation systems
• Clean and check the amenities, recreational areas and building and swimming pool
• Ability to remain compliant in all areas of OH&S and ensure policies and procedures are maintained at all times, with onsite visitors and residents.
• Keep roads, paths, carparks, and lighting in good order
• Oversee contractors for specialised works
• Prepare regular maintenance reports and attend occasional meetings
• Physically fit and enthusiastic with a'can do'attitude

What you’ll bring

• Practical handyman and gardening skills
• ability to use small excavator and operate ride on mower
• Ability to work independently and manage time well
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Willingness to take direction and work collaboratively
• Knowledge of pool maintenance (advantageous, but training can be provided)

This position is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional agreed overtime during busy periods

Live in the onsite Caretakers residence

Job Type: Permeant Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 per year + Superannuation

Expected hours: 40 per week (agreed overtime available)