Part-Time Sustainable Gardener – Care & Grounds

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cairns is seeking a Part Time Gardener/Groundskeeper at Mercy Place Cairns to maintain gardens, beds, and grounds with a focus on sustainable practices. You will work with the team to ensure safe, clean, and attractive outdoor spaces for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong horticultural skills, time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a respectful, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A commitment to sustainable gardening practices — applying environmentally responsible methods that align with organisational sustainability goals.
• Strong horticultural and garden-maintenance skills — including maintaining garden beds, pruning, planting, spraying, weeding and mulching.
• Sound knowledge of plants, turf, pests, weeds and diseases — enabling effective care and problem-solving across diverse garden environments.
• Competence in operating handheld and ride-on machinery — ensuring safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Strong time-management, organisational and communication abilities — with the capacity to adapt quickly and resolve issues effectively.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive attitude — contributing to a respectful and supportive workplace culture.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships — and actively support a collaborative team environment.
• Previous maintenance experience — with trade qualifications preferred but not essential.
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team — demonstrating initiative, reliability and accountability.

Skills

Sustainable gardening

Garden maintenance

Plants, turf, pests knowledge

Handheld machinery

Time management

Communication

Teamwork and adaptability

Maintenance experience

Independent work & accountability

Job description

Mercy Health in Cairns is seeking a Part Time Gardener/Groundskeeper at Mercy Place Cairns to maintain gardens, beds, and grounds with a focus on sustainable practices. You will work with the team to ensure safe, clean, and attractive outdoor spaces for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong horticultural skills, time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a respectful, patient-focused environment.