Support and maintain a safe, homelike environment for residents by coordinating maintenance, safety, and facilities operations.

09th November, 2026

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced, passionate Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our team at Bundaleer This Full-Time role plays a key part in ensuring a safe, homelike environment for residents, families, and staff, while overseeing maintenance operations and leading a small team.

You’ll be responsible for assisting environmental and workplace safety, grounds and gardens, and waste management. The role also involves contractor management and ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?

- The opportunity to work with an innovative organisation with solid quality and compliance capability
- Competitive base rate (based on experience)
- Not For Profit Salary Packaging - Increase your take-home pay
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5% - Get paid more take leave
- Access an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Corporate discounts from Medibank for you and your family
- Onsite Parking
- A culture that focuses on career development and working together
- 12% Superannuation + allowances
- Onsite & Online career development & programs

Key Responsibilities:





- Perform minor repair tasks across the facility using general handyman skills.
- Assess equipment breakdowns and determine the need for contractor intervention.
- Coordinate deliveries of incoming stock, materials, and equipment.
- Induct new contractors and ensure compliance with site safety protocols. Relocate plant and equipment throughout the facility as needed.
- Work collaboratively with senior staff to promptly respond to resident requests.
- Participate in regular meetings to report on maintenance issues and facility status and conduct environmental safety audits and respond to identified hazards.
- Maintain preventative and corrective maintenance schedules and records.
- Support grounds and garden upkeep and ensure a clean, tidy outdoor space.
- Assist with room setups and equipment movement to meet resident needs

About you

- Minimum 2 years experience as a Gardener or Horticulturist
- Certificate in Horticulture desirable
- Motivated, friendly, flexible, reliable, patient and with a sense of ownership
- Personable, respectful, and with strong communication and customer service skills
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)

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📌 Gardener/Maintenance Officer | Bundaleer (Northern Areas Council)
🏢 Apollo Care
📍 Northern Areas Council