Job Description

Good Shepherd Lodge is seeking experienced and motivated Groundskeepers, to join our team and help maintain the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces across our Kerrisdale Facility.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping or equivalent horticulture qualification
• Practical experience in garden and landscape maintenance

Our gardens play an important role in the wellbeing of our residents, providing safe, peaceful and welcoming outdoor environments. We are looking for people who take pride in their work and have a genuine passion for horticulture, gardening and landscape maintenance.

About the Roles

We are recruiting for groundskeeping positions within our gardens and maintenance team. Working at Kerrisdale Gardens, you will assist in maintaining lawns, landscaped areas, garden beds, courtyards and outdoor spaces to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas and outdoor spaces across the facility
• Mowing, edging, pruning, planting, mulching and weed control
• Care and maintenance of garden beds, shrubs, trees and pot plants
• Support seasonal planting and landscape improvements
• Maintain gardening equipment and ensure safe operation of machinery
• Identify and report grounds maintenance or safety issues
• Assist with irrigation and garden infrastructure where required
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team
• Follow scheduled grounds maintenance programs
• Support the development and improvement of outdoor spaces

About You

• We are looking for candidates who have:
• Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping or similar (or working towards)
• Demonstrated experience in gardening, horticulture or landscape maintenance
• Experience using gardening equipment such as commercial mowers, trimmers and blowers
• Knowledge of plant care, soil health and general garden maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high quality outdoor spaces
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements
• A current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Current Flu Vaccination or willingness to obtain

Desirable

Experience working in aged care, healthcare or large facilities

Experience maintaining indoor plants or courtyard gardens
Previous team leadership or supervisory experience (for Lead Groundskeeper applicants)

What we offer:

• Above Award rates supported by our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• 5 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home salary and novated leasing options available
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club
• Sonder - Employee health, wellness and safety partner
• Reward and Recognition program
• A great team environment

If you enjoy creating and maintaining beautiful gardens and want to contribute to a positive environment for residents and staff, we would love to hear from you.

Applications should include your resume outlining your horticulture experience and qualifications.

For any questions regarding your application, please email recruitment@gsl.care to have a confidential discussion.