Expression of Interest – Gardener/Maintenance Officer

• Permanent Part-time Opportunity - 4 Days per week! | Based in Forster
• Green Thumbs Wanted! Cultivate Your Career with Us!
• Nurture our Gardens While Making a Difference & Be Part of a Team That Cares!

Your Role:
Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves to keep things running smoothly? As a Maintenance Officer at BaptistCare, you’ll be the go-to person for all things maintenance, ensuring our facilities are top-notch and our clients are happy. You’ll work under limited supervision, tackling a variety of tasks that keep our site in tip-top shape, with a special focus on maintaining our beautiful gardens and lawns.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on buildings, plant and equipment, gardens, lawns, and carparks.
• Ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain asset acquisition and disposals in Maintenance Connection.
• Manage site vehicles and loading dock areas.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Site Manager on budget planning and asset management.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and BaptistCare policies.

Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and believe in creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We are committed to supporting your career development and providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed such as:
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with flexible/hybrid working.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Unlimited access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities through the ‘Fitness Passport’ program.
• Access to benefits for you and your family through BaptistCare’s ‘Flourish’ program.
• A competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) salary packaging benefit.

What We're Looking For:
• Minimum of 12 months experience in preventative and reactive maintenance systems.
• Hands-on property maintenance experience, with a strong emphasis on gardening and lawn care.
• Understanding of operational budget processes.
• Experience managing property-related contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fire Safety Officer training (or willingness to undertake) - desirable
• Experience in an Aged Care or Health Care environment
• A genuine alignment to BaptistCare’s vision, purpose and values.

Unlock Your Potential with BaptistCare: Express Your Interest Now!

About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT, and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks, including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, a pre-employment medical and NDIS Worker Check.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.