Are you into stable jobs with a good work-life balance?
Do you take pride in maintaining and beautifying lawns, gardens and outdoor areas?
Do you want to make hospitals and their facilities more welcoming for patients and visitors?
An opportunity has become available for a Gardener (Maintenance) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You willDevelop and implement a landscape maintenance programEstablish and maintain lawns, gardens, grounds, buildings, and equipment around our facilitiesOperate machinery and equipmentEnsure safe storage and handling of chemicalsImplement soil improvements for gardens and turfed areasControl plant pests, diseases and weedsPerform specialist pruning of trees and plantsMaintain grounds and courtyard areas in a tidy state including the removal of relevant wasteAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:
Recognised Australian trade Certificate III qualification in Horticulture or equivalentAgricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Licence for the use of chemicalsDriver LicenceEvidence of vaccination, or ability to be vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 24 January 2025 Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment.
Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. Job Ad reference: GC610917
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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