We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance & Grounds Officer to support the upkeep of our Zion Retirement Living community, ensuring facilities, gardens and shared spaces are safe, functional and well presented.
Location: Gympie - QLD
Role Type: Part-Time (40 hrs fortnight)
Remuneration: $29.45 - $31.11 ph + Super + Salary Packaging + Staff discounts & benefits
About The Role
In this hands‑on role, you’ll manage the day-to-day maintenance of buildings, gardens, and grounds, ensuring everything is safe, tidy, and well‑kept.
Key Responsibilities Include
- General maintenance and upkeep of lawns, gardens, and common areas
- Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and external cleaning
- Identifying and reporting new risks while working to minimise existing ones.
- Undertaking administrative tasks related to maintenance operations.
- Managing external contractors and minor building projects
- Using equipment and materials safely and responsibly
- Cleaning of Studio and Admin spaces, general light duties
- Your work will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Gardening experience essential; aged care or retirement living experience desirable
About You
- Experience in commercial maintenance and groundskeeping within an aged care setting or a similar environment.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow safety procedures and preventative maintenance schedules
- A team player with a proactive attitude, proven ability to demonstrate a customer service focus.
- Valid Police Check and Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance
Why Choose Us?
- Salary Packaging Benefits: take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
- Discounts: on Health Cover, Energy, Appliances, Holidays, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
- Fitness Passport - Stay active with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
- Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career
Lutheran Services is a not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. With 12 residential aged care facilities under our stewardship, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while upholding our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Part of Lutheran Services, Zion Retirement Living in Gympie is well known in the local community and our residents and staff enjoy a fantastic place to live and work. A place where friendships and individuality are nurtured, all are welcomed by the Gympie Community.
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Maintenance & Grounds Officer - Retirement Living employer: Lutheran Services Australia
At Intercept Community Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the wellbeing of our staff and the communities we serve. Located in Caboolture, QLD, our part-time Senior Case Manager role offers competitive remuneration, salary packaging benefits, and a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying employee discounts and a focus on work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Lutheran Services Australia Recruitment Team
