Overview

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces?

Do you have a green thumb and a strong work ethic?

About Us

Established in 1977, Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned company with extensive experience in developing, constructing and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages and Aged Care Facilities in Australia. Our resorts are more than just somewhere to live - they are vibrant communities designed for those seeking a lifestyle filled with comfort, connection, and opportunity. We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.

Join us in redefining over-50s living.

Position Details

We're looking for a committed and enthusiastic Groundskeeper to join our Palm Lake Resort Bargarateam and help keep our resort grounds in pristine condition.

This is a Part Time role, working32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, in a hands-on capacity to maintain our gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas, ensuring they are safe, clean, and visually appealing. Your work will be essential to ensuring the resort grounds are presented to a high standard for our residents and visitors year-round.

Responsibilities

- Hedge & tree trimming
- Mowing, edging & whipper snipping
- Control weeds and pests through the application of herbicides;
- Raking and blowing leaves, pruning and disposing of dying vegetation;
- Planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, including watering and maintenance of irrigation systems;
- Oversee the outdoor presentation of all facilities, including BBQ & pool maintenance




- Ensure all mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief thatrespect, passion, community, impact & safetyunderpins all the work we do.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

- A "C" class drivers licence;
- Relevant gardening experience in a similar role;
- Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous;
- ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
- Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower
- Possess the physical ability to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying.
- Initiative & the ability to work with limited supervision.

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

- Competitive Remuneration
- Work-Life Balance with flexible working hours.
- Training & Development - Ongoing on the job training & online training specifically designed to support you in your role
- 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Celebration of milestones withtenure rewards
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- The chance to work in a picturesque workplace and make a tangible impact on our community.
- Career Opportunities -Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care communities along Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways with Palm Lake Group are truly endless!

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