Maintenance Gardener

Aveo Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Employee referral program

Discounts on health insurance and L&P

Career progression

Job summary

Aveo Group is seeking a Maintenance Gardener for Redlands by the Bay Retirement Resort in Queensland. You will manage day-to-day gardening and grounds maintenance, ensuring outdoor areas are safe, well-kept and visually appealing for residents.

This is a permanent, full-time role with no weekend work and a 7am–3pm schedule. Join a friendly retirement living community where you will engage with residents, contractors and suppliers to maintain gardens and outdoor spaces, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.
• Able to identify garden maintenance tasks and safety requirements.
• Strong communication with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Attend day-to-day gardening and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Maintain village gardens: weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching and waste removal.
• Ensure community spaces are safe and visually appealing for residents and visitors.
• Build positive relationships with residents and contractors.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Proactive

Clear communication

Driver's license

Job description

The Opportunity

Redlands by the Bay Retirement Resort offers a bayside living lifestyle to residents just a stone’s throw away from the waters of Moreton Isalnd. As a passionate people person, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep of ourgardens and building fixtures within the Redland Bay community. As a Maintenance Gardener, you will be play an important role within the community, ensuring gardens, grounds and outdoor areas are safe, well maintained and visually appealing. You’ll take care of day‑to‑day gardening and grounds maintenance tasks while engaging positively with residents. This role is ideal for someone with strong gardening experience who is friendly, proactive, and enjoys a varied, hands‑on role. This is a permanent full time opportunity working Monday to Friday (7am – 3pm). No weekend work!

Your Impact

• Attend to various maintenance requests to create a safe & pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff
• Be responsible for the maintenance of all villagegardens including weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching and green waste removal
• Ensure all community spaces are appealing and safe for our community and visitors
• Maintain effective working relationships with maintenance contractors and suppliers
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks around the community as per schedules
• Complete additionaladhoctasks delegated to you by Community Leaders
• Build strong relationships with our residents and enjoy helping them to live their best lives with well‑maintained areas.

What you'll bring

• Gardening or grounds experience, with a strong sense of pride and ownership in your work
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to assess issues, troubleshoot and take action
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain maintenance works in a resident‑friendly way
• A positive, approachable attitude and a strong sense of pride in your work
• A valid driver’s licence (essential)

What we offer:

• All tools and supplies provided
• Employee ReferralProgramand Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves'.