Maintenance and Grounds Officer | BlueCare | Caloundra Aged Care Facility 6 months fixed term full time opportunity - Monday to Friday for great work life balance
Job security and progression with one of the largest aged care providers in Queensland
Have a thirst for travelling? We offer work across multi-sites
Remuneration: $28.19 to $28.52 p/hr + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Staff Discounts & Benefits
Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
As a Maintenance and Grounds Officer, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Your part in our Blue Care teamOperating at a state-wide level, our Facilities & Maintenance team supports the delivery of UnitingCare Queensland services through proactively managing and maintaining the extensive property portfolios in South East Queensland (SEQ), Rural and Regional Queensland (R&R) and Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS).
Joining the team in the Maintenance and Grounds Officer role, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously and connect with colleagues, residents and contractors at a designated BlueCare local site whilst being supported by teams in the region and across the state.
A day in the role will see you balancing general gardening duties and lawn care, maintenance of plant and equipment, undertake minor property work and importantly, contribute to the safe and pleasing environment for our aged care residents, staff and visitors.
What makes a difference for us?Experience in maintenance building, plant, equipment gardening or landscape or the ability to acquire these skills.Demonstrated communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Commitment to be a proactive member of a regional team.Relevant Trade Qualifications or Certificate in Facilities, Building or Construction.Ability to manage work schedules and meet deadlines.Proficiency in IT systems.Current Australian driver's license.Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Diversity & InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
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