Southern Cross Community Housing – Nowra NSW
Competitive base + salary packaging + superPermanent (35 hrs p.w.)
role located in South NowraGreat working environmentWe are a leading Not for Profit organisation with a service delivery area spanning from Wollongong to Eden, across to the Snowy Mountains.
Comprising 8 offices and over 75 employees, we own and manage over $1.2 billion worth of assets, 2,300 dwellings housing over 5,000 people.
About the role Reporting to the Second in Charge of the Lawns & Grounds Team, the Assistant will focus on Grounds Maintenance and will also contribute to property and office maintenance and cleaning, with its main goal of working with the team to assist vulnerable people.
Responsibilities Provide quality maintenance and grounds keeping servicePerform general maintenance and repair activities as guided by the team leaderAssist with the maintenance of gardens and lawns including mowing, watering, weeding, fertilising and mulching as required and directedContribute to the cleanliness and good order of storage sheds and work areasCollect and remove rubbish as directed and assist with the clean out of vacant properties, as requiredAssist with the preparation and maintenance of office buildingsAbility to work as part of a team and follow the direction of a supervisorCommitment to professional developmentDemonstrated ability to produce quality outcomes in a high-volume, fast-paced client work environmentWillingness to undertake reasonable travel to support regional offices and/or undertake professional development activitiesEssential qualifications and licencing Current NSW Drivers licenceCurrent Working with Children Check clearanceCriminal record check providing suitable clearance to work with vulnerable members of the communityPerks of the Job: Typically, your hours would be worked over 5 days – however, SCH offers flexibility to our staff, providing you with the option to work your hours in 4 days, enjoying a 3-day weekend every week!Working for a registered charity (and PBI) you will have access to salary sacrifice (up to the ATO threshold) which can increase your 'take home' pay by thousands of dollarsPaid study leave program – supporting you to progress at SCH and expand your knowledge.Recognition & Rewards program – rewarding our high achievers!Journey Insurance – covering you as you travel to & from workAnnual retreats – to forge positive working relationships with your peers and give everyone an opportunity to contribute to our organisation's future strategiesEmployee Assistance Program, offering free and confidential counselling and support to you and your immediate family, for anything you need – including personal (non-work related) strugglesA full copy of the Position Description is available by emailing ****** or for a confidential discussion, please contact Hollie Dykes on .
Applications close 5pm 22nd November 2024
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date for this role we reserve the right to close this position sooner without notice.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this job.
SCH is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of our clients and employees.
Please note all appointments are subject to a safety screening process, including a Working with Children Check, Police Records Check, and pre-employment medical.
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