Maintenance and Gardening Attendant

At our core, RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

This is an opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation where your skills and compassion will be valued and enable you to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

We’re seeking a reliable and community‑minded Maintenance & Gardening Attendant to support the upkeep and presentation of our Retirement Living village. This hands-on role combines general maintenance, gardening, and regular interaction with residents.

Location: Retirement Living Village, Goonellabah Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

A bit about your new role: 

• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and professionally

• Minor repairs including leaking taps, light globe replacements, patching walls, touch‑up painting, flyscreen repairs, minor lock repairs, toilet seat replacements, and basic appliance troubleshooting

• Assist residents with small maintenance tasks as needed

• Lawn mowing, edging, mulching, planting, and general garden upkeep

• Ensure the village grounds are safe, tidy, and welcoming

• Drive the mini bus for resident shopping trips

• Set up and pack down for village events such as BBQs and morning teas

• Assist with arranging chairs, tables, and equipment for activities

• Other duties as directed by the Village Leader

A bit about you: 

• Demonstrated experience in gardening and maintenance role in aged care/retirement living or similar setting would be desirable but not essential

• Willing to learn about aged care and the principles guiding this sector

• Ability to interact with the residents on a day-to-day basis and have a genuine interest in their wellbeing

What we offer:

• Non-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 for Everyday Living Expenses & $2,650 Meal Entertainment allowance)

• Career and professional development opportunities

• A supportive team environment and stable employment

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. 

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