Tamworth Gardens Retirement Estate is a modern and thriving retirement community, home to a vibrant and welcoming independent living population. We are committed to creating a protected, attractive, and enjoyable environment where our residents can enjoy an exceptional lifestyle.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our close-knit team. This is an opportunity to take pride in maintaining beautifully presented grounds and facilities while building positive relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

About the Role

As a Grounds and Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our Estate remains safe, attractive, and well-maintained. Working as part of a dedicated team of three, you will contribute to the presentation and upkeep of the community, helping create an environment that residents are proud to call home.

This hands-on role offers variety, autonomy, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct results of your work each day.

What You'll Bring

- Pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining excellent standards.
- Enjoy working outdoors and staying active.
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
- A team player who is always willing to lend a hand.
- Enjoy interacting with residents and contributing to a friendly community atmosphere.
- Work independently and manage tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Lawn mowing, edging, line trimming, and general lawn care.
- Pruning, hedging, mulching, planting, and garden maintenance.
- Weed control and seasonal garden improvements.
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of irrigation systems.




- Routine preventative maintenance of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
- Undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance tasks across the Estate.
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
- Responding promptly to maintenance requests and ensuring a high standard of presentation throughout the community.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Experience in groundskeeping, gardening, landscaping, or horticulture.
- Knowledge of plant care, irrigation systems, and gardening equipment.
- Experience undertaking general building or property maintenance tasks.
- The ability to identify maintenance issues and implement practical solutions.
- Good communication skills and a customer focused approach.
- The ability to work safely, both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications and Licences

- Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

What's on Offer

- Permanent full-time position (38 hours per week).
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Stable, long-term employment within a growing organisation.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of residents every day.

Conditions of Employment

As part of our commitment to resident wellbeing, employees are required to receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless a valid medical exemption is provided.

Join us and help create a community our residents are proud to call home.

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📌 Grounds & Maintenance Officer (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 Tamworth Gardens Retirement Estate
📍 Tamworth Regional Council