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Suncare is committed to "Making People''s Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisation and as a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | EmpatheticOur customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people''s lives better.Home and Garden Professional - what''s involved in the role?As a member of our Home and Garden Services team, you will deliver scheduled home and garden services and support the safety of our customers homes and surroundings. The role is available as Permanent Part Time (75 hours per fortnight) and hours are rostered within Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm.Your duties include, but are not limited to:Lawn maintenance mowing, edging and brush cuttingGreen debris clearing and removalLight pruning and trimming of hedges and small treesWeeding including spray and hand pullingMaintenance, care and cleaning of all Suncare equipment that is provided to you to support you in the delivery of customer servicesHome maintenance servicesPressure washingExterior and interior window cleaningGutter clearingCleaning of ceiling fans, air-conditioners and bathroom exhaust fansCleaning of other high access items including overhead cupboards and smoke alarmsYou will travel either with another team member or by yourself to our Gympie customers'' homes using a Suncare vehicle and trailer that is stocked with all the maintenance and cleaning equipment required to deliver services.About youWe strive for our customers to have an outstanding experience, and you will contribute to this objective by maintaining a positive, compassionate and friendly demeanour, demonstrating a commitment to delivering exceptional service, and showing a willingness to learn and engage in training.You will also:have relevant and recent experience working in home and garden services, preferably in an aged care environmentpossess excellent communication and planning skillsbring a proven ability to work well autonomously and as part of a teambe physically fithave a valid Driver''s Licence and First Aid and CPR certificates.What we offerAt Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:Not for profit salary packaging benefitsPaid travel time and own vehicle kilometre paymentsComprehensive induction plus ongoing training and developmentWork shirts and PPE providedAdvanced technology to support you in your roleFlexible working optionsA friendly, supportive team environment that values all voicesFitness Passport and healthand wellbeing programsEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer progression opportunities in a rewarding, growth industryRemuneration: As prescribed by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award the rate of pay for this classification is currently $31.64 gross per hour, plus the minimum superannuation guaranteed contributions. As a not-for-profit organisation Suncare provides access to salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.Apply NowReady to join our team of over 750 staff and 175 volunteers? Please apply by following the link and including your resume.As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake pre-employment medical checks and background checks such as criminal history, demerit point/driving history and reference checks. It is a condition of employment in this role to comply with Suncare''s audiometric testing requirements.We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a Garden Maintenance Worker? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? What''s your expected hourly rate? Do you have any pre-existing illness, injury, medical condition or allergy which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position(s) for which you have applied? Do you consent to having criminal history checks and potentially drivers demerit point and traffic history checks conducted if your application is progressed to the background check stage of the recruitment process? Are you able to competently drive and manoeuvre a vehicle and trailer?Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.We advocate for change.We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.If youre a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.We advocate for change.We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.If youre a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? 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