Job descriptionWelcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest in the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.The PositionSt John of John of God Murdochhas a vacancy for an experiencedGardener / Handymanto join the team.In this role you will ensure the grounds are a safe, comfortable and attractive environment and assist with maintenance and engineering services, to ensure the complex is maintained to a safe standard.You will also be required to oversee specialist gardening works such as weed and pest control spraying, lawn fertilising and garden bed replanting and mulching.This is a great opportunity to work within a busy and friendly team committed to ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.The position will be offered on a permanent full time basis of 76 hours per fortnight.Have a willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.Be able to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health CareBe able to legally work in Australia (Citizen or Permanent resident or suitable work Visa)Previous experience as Groundsman / Gardener / HandymanCert II or III in Horticultural or similar qualification.4 years + experience in similar role.Be experienced in all aspects of garden and grounds maintenance, specifically with respect to a large commercial site.Passionate about garden, grounds and fit to work in an outdoor environment involving considerable walkingBe experienced in all aspects of reticulation system maintenance and operation.Be experienced and qualified where necessary in the safe operation of typical grounds and garden hand tools and powered equipment.Have the ability to work in a team environmentHave the ability to be able to communicate with the other caregivers to understand their requests and / or problems that they experience with the services or facilities of the Hospital.Be able to work in outdoor areas and be experienced with managing the associated hazards.Be able to demonstrate recent experience in safe working practices.Be a self-driven, dynamic and result oriented person who can demonstrate continuous self-improvement and good time management.Possess a good, positive, 'can do' attitude, as you will be expected to get involved with working with the other onsite trades.Be capable of walking considerable distances.Be physically able to perform the duties of the position.Required to work some overtime as may be necessary with other maintenance caregivers to attend to breakdowns or preventative maintenance.Availability to work after hours if required to attend any major breakdowns.The BenefitsSalary PackagingVarious employee benefitsProfessional DevelopmentSupportive work environmentOn-site parkingWe are committed_to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children / vulnerable people from abuse._All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._For enquiries please contact John Bose on (08)9428 8503