Gardener I Mt Sheridan

About the Home

Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Mt Sheridan.

As Australia's largest regional aged care and dementia provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion and hard work

We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that.

Bupa Mount Sheridan is set 15 mins from Cairns CBD, within lush tropical surrounds with views of the mountains, it’s a picturesque place to call home. Our modern care home has easy access to the local community, public transport and a large shopping centre close by. It consists of 125 beds, a with various care units such as dementia, respite, and palliative. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents. 

To learn more about our beautiful care home visit:

Benefits of Bupa

• Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working shifts and arrangements
• Relocation and accommodation assistance available
• Internal transfers across our care homes 

About the Role 

As a Gardener at one of our care homes, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds to provide a comfortable and safe environment for our residents.  

This is a Part-Time role 38 hours a fortnight

Duties

• Mowing of lawns, maintenance of garden beds, trimming of hedges and foliage
• Planting out and replacing as needed
• Weeding, mulching and pruning
• Fertilising, controlling pests and diseases
• Compliance with all relevant WHS procedures

Skills and Experience

• Certificate II or III in Horticulture highly regarded but not essential
• At least 2 – 3 years previous experience
• Understanding of plants, pest management and chemical handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience gained in a similar role
• The ability to solve problems independently 
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

How to Apply

Please click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: https://careers.bupa.com.au

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application