Garden and Property Maintenance Officer
Accent Home Care
Melbourne VIC
Gardening & Landscaping (Trades & Services)
Casual/Vacation
$34 – $35 per hour
Not for Profit Organisation – being able to access Salary Packaging benefits as well as Meals and Entertainment packaging. Increase your take home pay.
Industry Competitive Hourly Rates, casual loading of 25%, travel allowance (above award payment).
Other allowances will also be paid.
Casual Shifts with potential for permanent part time hours – Monday to Friday
Training & Education Opportunities
Excellent opportunity for Gardening & Maintenance staff to support our Home Care clients in Eastern and Southern Suburbs.
Accent Home Care is a division of Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) who have been supporting older people for over 50 years.
Accent Home Care is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to assist with lawn mowing, general gardening and home maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities:
Mow lawns and trim edges
Hedge and prune shrubs
Weed gardens and remove debris
Maintain garden to prevent risks for older people
General home maintenance tasks
Requirements:
Experience in gardening and lawn care
Ability to use lawnmowers, trimmers, and basic gardening tools
Reliable, punctual, and can perform tasks as a general labourer
Extremely well organised and ability to respond to the changing needs of older people
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ensure the clients confidentiality and privacy is maintained
Ensure that a safe work environment is always maintained for you and others that are in the areas you are working in
Attention to detail and a passion for outdoor work
If you are genuinely passionate about caring for older people and thrive in a team environment, you will shine in this role.
To be considered for this role, it is desired, but not essential, you have the following experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications:
Formal qualification/paid or volunteered experience in gardening and home maintenance
Multilingual (desired)
You’ll also need:
Current VIC driver’s licence and safe driving record
Use of own vehicle in sound condition and with comprehensive insurance
A suitable vehicle that is safe and practical to assist you in performing the role
Have your own equipment for the role (tool allowance will be paid)
Current Criminal History Record check – not older than 1 year
If you enjoy working outdoors and have a keen eye for detail, apply now to join Accent Home Care.
No sponsorship available
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years’ experience do you have as a Property Maintenance Officer?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?