Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults. We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
About the Role This position works as part of a team to perform general maintenance, repairs, manual tasks, and grounds maintenance across Carpentaria owned, leased, and managed properties. This includes approximately 30 Supported Independent Living houses and the Harry's Place campus buildings.
On a day to day basis the Grounds Maintenance Officer will:
Responsibilities include:
Responsible for garden maintenance including upkeep of lawns, gardens and reticulation, and associated landscaping projects Undertake periodic inspections of reticulation systems and carry out associated repairs and maintenance Ensure all work carried out is in accordance with Carpentaria's Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures Prepare, maintain and ensure accurate electronic and hard copy records Removal of rubbish and green waste Respond to emergency repair situations and undertake other duties required, noting that such activities may on occasion be outside normal working hours Maintain or schedule servicing of all equipment supplied
About you Demonstrated ability to work independently to a high standard Proven experience in a similar role Strong communication and interpersonal skills Good understanding of Workplace Health and Safety matters, in relation to both personal safety and the safety of our participants and employees Experience in repairing reticulation systems Demonstrated ability to work on schedule and to prioritise tasks An ability to work in an inclusive and diverse team, and to work around participant and employee schedules The capacity to undertake tasks outdoors for extended periods of time Current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening and NT Drivers Licence
Why work with us? We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with an awesome team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.
We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional net salary) 5 weeks annual leave per year + 17.5% leave loading Flexible work options Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sit-stand workstation with dual screens Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!
How to apply To apply, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team via the Seek apply button.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and fairness and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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