Job Description
Overview
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Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces?
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Do you have a green thumb and a strong work ethic?
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About Us
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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 prospect. We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.
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Join us in redefining over-50s living.
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Position Details
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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.
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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.
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Responsibilities
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- Hedge & tree trimming
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- Mowing, edging & whipper snipping
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- Control weeds and pests through the application of herbicides;
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- Raking and blowing leaves, pruning and disposing of dying vegetation;
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- Planting, mulching, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, including watering and maintenance of irrigation systems;
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- Oversee the outdoor presentation of all facilities, including BBQ & pool maintenance
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- Ensure all mechanical equipment and tools are kept in good working order
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What We're Looking For:
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We are looking for someone who shares our values and belief thatrespect, passion, community, impact & safetyunderpins all the work we do.
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To excel in this role, you will bring:
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- A "C" class drivers licence;
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- Relevant gardening experience in a similar role;
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- Qualification in Cert III Horticulture or equivalent is advantageous;
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- ACDC chemical licence is advantageous.
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- Ability to use equipment such as push mower, ride on mower, hedge trimmer, whipper snipper and blower
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- Possess the physical ability to undertake the requirements of the role, including bending, lifting and carrying.
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- Initiative & the ability to work with limited supervision.
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Why Join Us?
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At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work setting. We offer our team:
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- Competitive Remuneration
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- Work-Life Balancewith flexible working hours.
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- Training & Development -Ongoing on the job training & online training specifically designed to support you in your role
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- 24/7 free accessto compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Celebration of milestones withtenure rewards
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- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
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- The chance to work in a picturesque environment and make a tangible impact on our community.
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- 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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