AddressWhy become part of the St Vincent's Care family?
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire our work today.
Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support. Better and fairer care. Always.
About the Opportunity:
As the Groundsperson you'll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a beautiful, safe and welcoming environment for the residents and families of St Vincent's Care Services, Carseldine. Our 189 bed facility offers residents a supportive and welcoming environment, with Residential Living aged care, Independent Living and Community Living services all available at the same location.
Things that work for you:
- Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
- Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
- Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
- No cost uniforms and training
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
Things that work for us:
- Ability to work on a permanent full time basis with rotating week-end work
- Ability to perform maintenance works/gardening including operating light equipment and necessary tools for the role
- Formal Trade qualifications or prior experience
- Ability to prioritise own schedule of activities
- Aged or Community care experienced preferred but not essential
- Sound Microsoft office skills
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow directives as per care plan
- A sense of empathy and kindness & understanding of our resident's rights and responsibilities
- Current flu and COVID vaccinations (2) and National Police Certificate (within the last 6 months).
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment
Interested?
Apply today!
Respectfully no agencies please.
This role is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, a national criminal history check, work rights and evidence of immunisation history including COVID-19 and the 2024 influenza vaccination.
