Maintenance and Grounds Team Leader

• Fantastic permanent full time opportunity for an individual experienced in Maintenance and Grounds to lead a team
• Rewarding employment opportunities, making a difference in your local community
• Competitive rates + 11% super + NFP salary packaging benefits

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Maintenance and Ground Team Leader, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

Your part in the Blue Care Team

Our dynamic retirement living team at Argyle Gardens in Bundaberg is looking for service driven individual to lead a Maintenance and Grounds Team.

Blue Care operate over 35 retirement villages across Queensland, with more than 3,300 residents choosing to make a Blue Care communities their home.

Reporting to the Senior Village Manager at Argyle Gardens, the role will see your commitment in providing a resident focused services and a ‘sense of place’ in the village.  You will be responsible in leading a team in the maintenance of plant and equipment, undertake minor property work and contribute to a safe and pleasing environment for residents, staff and visitors.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Work in collaboration with the Village Management team to achieve positive outcomes for residents by supporting their maintenance needs and maintaining a safe environment
• Foster a professional working relations with village residents and team members.
• Lead and coach grounds staff and ensure a customer focus and operational excellence
• Manage team members changes and turnover in line with Human Resources principles and procedures
• Supervise external contractors and suppliers where required
• Ensure maintenance of lawns, gardens and Grounds as required in and in accordance with Village ‘Sense of Place’ philosophy and Resident Committee standards
• Grounds/gardens maintenance program is developed and delivered within allocated budget
• Undertake care of lawns including but not limited to mowing whipper snipping, and removal of cut grass
• Maintain and arrange for service of all equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, buggy’s, irrigation systems, tools etc as required
• Ensure order and purchase of suppliers, equipment and contract work according to budget and procedure
• Proactively manage health and safety, by identifying risks and actioning remedies
• Actively seeking continuous improvement of village health and safety outcomes

What makes a difference for us?

• Relevant Certificates/Diplomas and/or experience relevant to the position
• Demonstrated experience in the care and maintenance of large gardens including lawns, trees and shrubs
• Demonstrated experience in the Maintenance and repair of a wide range of buildings, plant and equipment and associated systems
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively utilise and also maintain plant and equipment associated with the delivery of gardens and Grounds services
• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team, and exceptional organisation skills
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence, where applicable
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
• All staff must satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisation policies

What makes a difference for you?  

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living. 

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance 
• 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 annum 
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme 
• Diversity 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 events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference  

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our 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.  

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.