Gardener/Handyperson

SA Health•South Portland, ME

2d•A$1,308 - A$1,342•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Limestone Coast Local Health Network as a Gardener / Handyperson (Facility & Grounds Officer), supporting the maintenance and presentation of Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service. The ongoing position is part-time at 0.9 FTE (33.75 hours per week), with flexible working hours and the possibility of splitting the available FTE between two employees. The role involves groundskeeping and general maintenance, including gardening, irrigation system maintenance, minor repairs, painting and equipment upkeep. You will help maintain safe, functional and welcoming facilities for patients, residents, visitors and staff, and contribute to the efficient operation of the health service. The role works under the direction of the Facility Services Supervisor. The advertised remuneration is $1,307.80–$1,342.25 per week (full-time equivalent), with 12% superannuation, leave loading and salary sacrifice. The position is based at Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service in Millicent, South Australia. The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides health services across South Australia’s south-east and supports communities in Western Victoria. It has more than 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers. The organisation highlights professional development, education, flexible working options, salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and relocation support for eligible roles. Employment requires a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for work involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups, a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive. The role has Immunisation Risk Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), and SA Health’s vaccine-preventable disease occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy applies.

Requirements

Experience in building and grounds maintenance, including safe use of a wide range of hand and power tools.
Current driver's licence and willingness to drive as required.
Knowledge of safe working practices, workplace health and safety requirements, and risk management principles.
Effective communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under general direction.
Initiative and sound judgement in day-to-day tasks.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
Compliance with SA Health's occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy for vaccine-preventable disease.

Nice To Haves

Current first aid certificate.
Forklift licence or willingness to obtain one.
Relevant gardening or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out gardening and groundskeeping duties.
Maintain irrigation systems.
Perform minor repairs and painting.
Maintain equipment.
Help keep facilities safe, functional and welcoming for patients, residents, visitors and staff.
Contribute to the efficient operation of the health service.
Work under the direction of the Facility Services Supervisor.