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Head Gardener - Caloundra

Head Gardener - Caloundra

Southern Cross CareCaloundra, Queensland, Australia
20 days ago
Job description

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference, not only for the people we care for but also for each other

Southern Cross Care QLD has an opportunity for a Head Gardener to lead our gardening / maintenance team at the Caloundra Rise Retirement Estate in Little Mountain. This is a permanent full-time role.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

  • Competitive remuneration with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
  • Permanent role with regular working hours, offering stability within a supportive organization
  • Opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization with a great staff culture
  • Ongoing individualized training
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)

About the role

As the Head Gardener at our Caloundra Rise Retirement Estate, your focus will be on overseeing the estate gardens and grounds to ensure exceptional presentation and experience for all visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular inspections of the estate to identify and address maintenance needs.
  • Set daily and weekly goals for the gardening / maintenance team to complete tasks within working hours.
  • Manage and organize resources, ensuring tools and resources are efficiently used.
  • Maintain an up-to-date electronic inventory of all equipment.
  • Develop, in consultation with the Estate Manager, a preventative maintenance and servicing program for machinery and equipment.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with local contractors.
  • Assess and prioritize work order requests and manage their completion.
  • Carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements.
  • Create a seasonal planting and lawn care schedule, reporting quarterly on the upcoming season to your Estate Manager.
  • Perform seasonal and ongoing care for lawns and plants, including mowing, aerating, edging, pruning, fertilizing, and weed management.
  • Mentor new or casual team members and contractors.

    • What will you bring to the role?

  • Experience in gardening, landscaping, groundskeeping, or similar is advantageous, but a passion for gardening is most important.
  • Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks with a positive attitude.
  • Strong understanding of lawn care principles.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Experience with trimming and cutting felled trees (or willingness to obtain).
  • Previous experience managing contractor relationships.
  • Ability to work from manuals and drawings.
  • Current QLD Driver’s License.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and mentoring skills.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong decision-making and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

    Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organization established over 40 years ago by the Knights of the Southern Cross. We provide compassionate care and inclusive services to the aging population in our community.

    We employ over 1700 staff caring for more than 2000 people across various services, including residential aged care, retirement villages, social housing, NDIS, and home care services in Queensland.

    Our culture program, Known & Loved, fosters genuine community connections among staff and those we serve.

    How to Apply

    If you're ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where the best lives are lived, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

    For inquiries about the role or our recruitment process, contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au .

    Southern Cross Care Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS worker screening, right to work in Australia, and up-to-date flu vaccinations.

    Our Mission

    Inspired by Catholic teachings that value human dignity, we aim to provide quality care and accommodation to all who trust us.

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