Maintenance and Grounds Office (Thursday Island)

BlueCare | Maintenance and Grounds Officer Star of the Sea Elders Village/Thursday Island
- Offering permanent full time opportunity – Monday to Friday for outstanding work life balance.
- Job security and progression with one of the largest aged care providers in Queensland.
- Remuneration: $30.05 per hour + casual loading + 12% Super + 5 weeks annual leave + Not for Profit Salary Packaging. Overview: Operating at a state‑wide level, our Facilities & Maintenance team supports the delivery of UnitingCare Queensland services through proactively managing and maintaining the extensive property portfolios in South East Queensland (SEQ), Rural and Regional Queensland (R&R;) and Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS). Joining the team in the Maintenance and Grounds Officer role, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously and connect with colleagues, residents and contractors at a designated BlueCare local site whilst being supported by teams in the region and across the state. Responsibilities: A day in the role will see you balancing general gardening duties and lawn care, maintaining plant and equipment, undertaking minor property work and, importantly, contributing to the safe and pleasing environment for our aged care residents, staff, and visitors. Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in maintenance, building, equipment, gardening or landscape or the ability to acquire these skills.
- Demonstrated communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to be a proactive member of a regional team.
- Relevant trade qualifications or certificate in facilities, building or construction not mandatory but desirable.
- Ability to manage work schedules and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in IT systems.
- Current Australian driver’s licence.
- Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.
- NDIS workers screening clearance or willingness to obtain. Employee Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and bills, plus up to $2,650 for meal entertainment per annum.
- A recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing, and employee assistance programs.
- 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 for those who celebrate significant cultural events.
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia. Equal Opportunity Employer BlueCare is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqoti