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 | Empathetic

Our 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 customer’s homes and surroundings. Your employment will be on a Casual basis with work hours rostered within Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm. The position supports growth in our operations and leave cover for Hervey Bay and Maryborough, so you will need to be willing to travel within both regions to service our customers. It is ideal for someone who is confident working independently but also enjoys collaborating with a team, as daily tasks may involve both solo work and partnering with a colleague.

Your duties include, but are not limited to:

Home garden services

Lawn maintenance – mowing, edging and brush cutting

Green debris clearing and removal

Light pruning and trimming of hedges and small trees

Weeding – including spray and hand pulling

Maintenance, care and cleaning of all Suncare equipment that is provided to you to support you in the delivery of customer services

Home maintenance services

Pressure washing

Exterior and interior window cleaning

Gutter clearing

Cleaning of ceiling fans, air-conditioners and bathroom exhaust fans

Cleaning of other high access items including overhead cupboards and smoke alarms

To travel to our customers' homes located in Hervey Bay and Maryborough regions to deliver services, you will be required to use your own suitable vehicle (van, ute with lockable canopy, or vehicle & enclosed lockable trailer) that provides for adequate safe storage and transport of Suncare supplied maintenance and cleaning equipment.

About you

We 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 environment

Possess excellent communication and planning skills

Bring a proven ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team

Be physically fit

Have a valid Driver's Licence and First Aid and CPR certificates

Be competent operating a vehicle with equipment trailer.

What we offer

At Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:

Not for profit salary packaging benefits

Paid travel time and own vehicle kilometre payments

Comprehensive induction plus ongoing training and development

Work shirts and PPE provided

Advanced technology to support you in your role

Flexible working options

A friendly, supportive team environment that values all voices

Fitness Passport and health and wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities in a rewarding, growth industry

Remuneration: As prescribed by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award the rate of pay for this classification is currently $39.55 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 Now

Ready 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 required to undergo pre-employment medical examinations and background checks, including criminal history, demerit point/driving history, and reference checks. Compliance with Work Safe audiometric testing requirements is a condition of employment for this role.

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 http://www.suncare.org.au

Applicants 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.