BlueCare | Maintenance and Grounds OfficerEmployment Status: Permanent Full Time - Monday to Friday.
Location : Based at Wynnum regular travel required to BlueCare sites across Queensland.
Remuneration: $*****p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Employee discounts.Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare.
Join BlueCare as a Maintenance and Grounds Officer and help create a safe, functional and welcoming environment for our residents, clients, visitors and teams.
You'll enjoy variety in your day while being supported by our broader Facilities & Maintenance team.About the role:As a Maintenance and Grounds Officer, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep of our buildings, equipment, gardens and grounds through preventative and corrective maintenance.Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, plant and equipmentMaintaining gardens and grounds, including planting, pruning and lawn careSupporting preventative and reactive maintenance activitiesIdentifying and reporting maintenance issues, safety hazards and required improvementsSupporting contractors onsite, including site inductions and workplace health and safety requirementsProviding maintenance and grounds support across other regional BlueCare sites when requiredYou'll have the prospect to work independently while connecting with residents, colleagues and contractors and contributing to a safe and well-presented environment.Role requirements:Relevant experience and/or a certificate in maintenance, grounds keeping, horticulture or a related areaExperience maintaining buildings, plant, equipment, gardens or groundsUnderstanding of workplace health and safety requirementsStrong customer focus with good communication and teamwork skillsAbility to manage work schedules and meeting deadlinesProficiency in IT systemsCurrent Australian Driver's Licence – EssentialNDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain - EssentialConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesEmployee Benefits:Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers,



including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger.
Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyProvide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple–everybody iswelcome here.At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation,



disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person.
We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard.
Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital.
When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger.
We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do.People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts.
For more than 100 years we've been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness.
We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team.
People who stand up for what is right.
Who are open to current ideas.
Who champion innovation.
Who lead through learning, and lead by example.
So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.
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📌 Maintenance And Grounds Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Blue Care
📍 Brisbane