Maintenance Gardener , Queensland Health

Responsible for performing planned and corrective maintenance activities to plant and equipment in order to maintain the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service facilities in a safe and functional condition. Based in Southport and Robina. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Facilities/Asset Management
Classification OO3
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC458152
Closing date 07-Dec-2022
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 6 months with possibility of extension
Contact person Greg Beikoff
Contact details 0436 190 244
Access the

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Gardener to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Develop and implement a landscape maintenance program
• Operate machinery and equipment
• Control plant pests, diseases, disorders and weeds
• Maintain grounds and courtyard areas in a tidy state including the removal of relevant waste
• Carry out facilities inspections and report

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A recognised Australian Trade Certificate III qualification in Horticulture (or equivalent)
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) Licence for the use of chemicals
• Driver licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be completed

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• Up to 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (6 months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $2 321.10 - $2 424.70 per fortnight

About Us

Maintenance Services is responsible for statutory, preventative and reactive maintenance across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Maintenance Services includes but is not limited to electrical work, fire systems, water cooling, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning, bed maintenance, backup power and garden maintenance. Based in Southport and Robina.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 7 December 2022

Job Ad reference: GC458152

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Role Description

Information Package for Applicants