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 secure, 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 Balancewith flexible working hours.
- Training & Development -Ongoing on the job training & online training specifically designed to support you in your role - 24/7 free accessto 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 environment 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!
📌 Groundskeeper (Bargara)
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