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Maintenance Assistance - Gardener page is loadedMaintenance Assistance - GardenerApply locations QLD - Toowoomba time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 28, 2025 (25 days left to apply) job requisition id JR143862Job Description:About the Opportunity:We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant - Gardening to support and tend to our beautiful gardens at SVCS Toowoomba. This is a great opportunity to not only maintain the grounds but to connect and collaborate closely with the residentsLocated in a quiet leafy neighbourhood, St Vincents Care Services Toowoomba is set in lovely landscaped courtyards and gardens, with local parklands, shopping, entertainment, and medical and transport services just a few minutes away.We are seeking a friendly, reliable team member who enjoys working in the garden and has landscaping experience. Applicants must have sound knowledge of gardening - pruning, planting, cultivating and maintaining gardens beds and lawns including, weeding, spraying and propagating plants. Other duties include garden edging, raking and sweeping of leaves and nuts, paths, general cleaning of courtyards, rotundas, lift foyers and handrails.This position also requires that the successful applicant support, and cover leave when the maintenance team need assistance.This is a Permanent Part Time/ opportunity 30 hours per weekWhats on your CV is important, but whats in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincents, kindness works for us.Things that work for us:Gardening and landscaping dutiesCleaning and maintaining village grounds, courtyards, paths, ramps and rotundasAbility to perform general maintenance tasksHandyman skillsExcellent customer service skills with the ability to problem solve and serve the communityAbility to prioritise own schedule of activitiesExperience working with older and vulnerable peopleExcellent communication skillsNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (within 6 months).NDIS Worker Screening Check will be a requirement of this role.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 annumOpportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionFriendly team environment with a great community spiritAbility to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceNo cost uniforms and trainingFree annual flu vaccinationEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesWhy become part of the St Vincents Care family?Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. Its about building a true partnership around trust and respect. Thats why we take a person-centred approach delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.Reconciliation Action PlanAs 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 or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auInterested? Apply today!No agencies please.Closing Date:27 August 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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 ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSet up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.About UsAs part of St Vincents Health Australia, St Vincents Care Services (SVCS) is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through 23 facilities located within Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.St Vincents has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.We are proud of our working environment that promotes teamwork and fosters professional development. We treat each other with respect and fairness, we have a genuine concern for everyone in our team, and we are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr