Gardener and Property Maintenance Officer

Areas include Blackburn, Doncaster, Dandenong, South Eastern Suburbs and surrounding areas.

Not for Profit Organisation - being able to access Salary Packaging benefits as well as Meals and Entertainment packaging. Increase your take home pay.

Industry Competitive Hourly Rates, casual loading of 25%, travel allowance (above award payment).

Tool and Fuel allowances will also be paid

Casual Shifts with potential for permanent part time hours - Monday to Friday

Excellent opportunity for Gardening & Maintenance staff to support our Home Care clients in Eastern and Southern Suburbs.

Accent Home Care is a division of Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) who have been supporting older people for over 50 years.

Accent Home Care is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to assist with lawn mowing, general gardening and home maintenance tasks. Please be aware that this position requires you to have your own equipment - this needs to be shown in your resume.

Responsibilities:

- Mow lawns and trim edges
- Hedge and prune shrubs
- Weed gardens and remove debris
- Maintain garden to prevent risks for older people
- General home maintenance tasks

Requirements:

- Experience in gardening and lawn care
- Ability to use lawnmowers, trimmers, and basic gardening tools
- Reliable, punctual, and can perform tasks as a general labourer




- Extremely well organised and ability to respond to the changing needs of older people
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ensure the clients confidentiality and privacy is maintained
- Ensure that a safe work setting is always maintained for you and others that are in the areas you are working in
- Attention to detail and a passion for outdoor work

If you are genuinely passionate about caring for older people and thrive in a team environment, you will shine in this role.

To be considered for this role, it is desired, but not essential, you have the following experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications:

Formal qualification/paid or volunteered experience in gardening and home maintenance

You'll also need:

- Current VIC driver’s licence and safe driving record
- Use of own vehicle in sound condition and with comprehensive insurance
- A suitable vehicle that is safe and practical to assist you in performing the role
- Have your own equipment for the role (tool allowance will be paid)
- Current Criminal History Record check – not older than 1 year

Current Criminal History Record check – not older than 1 year

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Janine Howard Onboarding and Induction Coordinator .

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📌 Gardener and Property Maintenance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Accent Home Care
📍 Melbourne