Grounds and Maintenance Officer

Are you an all-rounder with general maintenance and gardening skills? If you’re hands-on and reliable we’d love to hear from you! Keep buildings, equipment, outdoor areas in top shape Tackling tasks with a practical, problem-solving mindset Full time position available About The Opportunity We’re looking for a dedicated Grounds and Maintenance Officer to help keep our Residential Aged Care site running smoothly and looking its best. In this hands-on role, you’ll complete general building maintenance, use equipment like ride on movers and tractors and manage the upkeep of our beautifully landscaped garden areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike. Your Day-to-day Will Involve Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and organise contractors when needed Care for lawns, gardens, paths, and outdoor areas to a high standard Carry out routine tasks like rubbish removal, gutter cleaning, watering, pruning, and planting Maintain tools and ensure safe handling of equipment and chemicals Keep accurate maintenance records, support regulatory compliance, and uphold safety procedures Assist with stock control and basic admin such as processing invoices and keeping registers updated Work as part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that values cooperation and respect About You Demonstrated experience in general gardening and maintenance Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Standards and requirements relevant to grounds and maintenance work Knowledge of and experience in gardening and groundskeeping Ability to use power garden tools and a ride on mower Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential How do I apply? Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application. Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Attachments PD Grounds and Maintenance Officer.docx

Maintain the residential aged care site by performing general building repairs and landscaping duties. Ensure a safe and welcoming environment through routine outdoor upkeep and coordination of external contractors.

Requires demonstrated experience in gardening and general maintenance, including the ability to use power tools and ride-on mowers. Must possess a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety standards.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options • Ongoing training and development

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• General Maintenance
• Gardening
• Groundskeeping
• Ride-on Mower Operation
• Tractor Operation
• Preventative Maintenance
• WHS Standards
• Tool Maintenance
• Stock Control
• Basic Administration
• Rubbish Removal
• Gutter Cleaning

• Trades
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level