Operational Services Officer - Groundsperson

Aged & Community Services Australia; Roma; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diverse and inclusive culture

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Roma, QLD is seeking an Operational Services Officer - Groundsperson to maintain safe, welcoming outdoor spaces across health service grounds and facilities. You will operate and care for grounds equipment, perform maintenance tasks, and support waste management and broader operational services to ensure a positive experience for patients, residents, visitors and staff.

Applicants with grounds maintenance experience, a current C class driver licence, and a Certificate III

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural services.
• Ability to safely operate and perform minor upkeep of grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, manual handling, and safe chemical use.
• Current C Class Driver Licence and collaborative work approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining attractive, functional grounds and landscapes that support wellbeing.
• Delivering high-quality grounds maintenance while balancing priorities.
• Safely operating and caring for equipment to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Supporting waste management, facility upkeep and broader operational services.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Gardening

Horticulture

Safety

C Class Driver Licence

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Operational Services Officer - Groundsperson

Queensland Health - Roma, QLD

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Allied Health Occupational Safety and Health Parks and Gardens Maintenance Health Care Horticulture Waste Management Landscaping Knowledge of Laws Maintenance Manual Handling Public Services Service Delivery Nursing Home Care Knowledge of Packaging and Processing Team Working Hard Work and Dedication Caregiving

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Darling Downs Health as an Operational Services Officer - Groundsperson in Chinchilla and help create safe, welcoming outdoor spaces that support patients, residents, visitors and staff. This hands-on role offers variety, connection to community and the opportunity to take pride in maintaining health service grounds that make a positive difference every day.

Job details

Position status

Position status Permanent

Position type

Position type Part-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Health - Health Service Support

Classification

Classification OO2

Workplace Location

Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region

As an Operational Services Officer - Groundsperson, you'll help create an environment that is safe, welcoming and well maintained for patients, residents, visitors and staff. From caring for gardens and outdoor spaces to supporting the smooth operation of health service facilities, your work will contribute to a positive experience for everyone who visits the service.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Maintaining attractive, functional grounds and landscapes that enhance the wellbeing of patients, residents and visitors.
• Delivering high-quality grounds maintenance while balancing priorities and responding to operational needs.
• Safely operating and caring for equipment, tools and resources to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Supporting a clean, safe and efficient health service through waste management, facility upkeep and broader operational services.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in a job well done and understands the impact a well-presented environment can have on a community. With compassion, integrity and dignity at the heart of how you work, you bring a practical mindset, strong work ethic and a willingness to contribute wherever needed. You'll feel proud knowing your efforts help create spaces that support care, comfort and connection every day.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening or horticultural services.
• Ability to safely operate, maintain and complete minor upkeep of grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, manual handling practices and safe chemical use.
• A current C Class Driver Licence and a collaborative, reliable approach to work.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have a Certificate III in Horticulture (or are working towards it) and/or experience maintaining grounds in healthcare, aged care or community settings.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces and bringing courage and care to the work they do every day.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
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