Part-Time Grounds Keeper: Create Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Good-Shepherd-Lodge-Ltd.; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award rates

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Social Club

Sonder - Employee health, wellness and

Reward and Recognition program

Job summary

Kerrisdale Gardens in Beaconsfield, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper for a part-time permanent role to maintain lawns, gardens and outdoor spaces across the facility.

The successful candidate will operate lawn care equipment, ensure safety and high standards, and contribute to a welcoming outdoor environment for residents and staff. Certificate II/III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens is preferred, with WHS awareness and a police check required.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Experience using gardening equipment such as commercial mowers, trimmers and blowers.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality outdoor spaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas and outdoor spaces across the facility.
• Mowing, edging, pruning, planting, mulching and weed control.
• Care and maintenance of garden beds, shrubs, trees and pot plants.
• Maintain gardening equipment and ensure safe operation of machinery.
• Identify and report grounds maintenance or safety issues.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team.
• Follow scheduled grounds maintenance programs.
• Support the development and improvement of outdoor spaces.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

Certificate II/III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping

Tools

Commercial Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Job description

Kerrisdale Gardens in Beaconsfield, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper for a part-time permanent role to maintain lawns, gardens and outdoor spaces across the facility.

The successful candidate will operate lawn care equipment, ensure safety and high standards, and contribute to a welcoming outdoor environment for residents and staff. Certificate II/III in Horticulture or Parks & Gardens is preferred, with WHS awareness and a police check required.