BlueCare | Maintenance and Grounds OfficerEmployment Status: Permanent Full Time - Monday to FridayLocation : Based at Wynnum regular travel required to BlueCare sites across QueenslandRemuneration: $*****p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Employee discountsMake a meaningful difference with BlueCareJoin 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 RoleAs 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 opportunity to work independently while connecting with residents, colleagues and contractors and contributing to a safe and well-presented environment.Role RequirementsRelevant 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 BenefitsSave 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 tooJoining 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 friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide 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 is welcome 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 workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and protected 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 SafeguardingWe 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.
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📌 Maintenance And Grounds Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Brisbane