About US

Community Care TASMANIA is a not for profit organisation focusing on providing compassionate care and support, enabling all participants to thrive at home with dignity and we are proudly a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We are seeking a dedicated person to join our Home Garden & Maintenance team.

This position will be based in the Launceston area, however travel to the wider region will be required and a van and equipment is provided.

Primary Duties include:

• Lawn mowing and garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, pruning and edging.

• General garden clean and tidy, including removal of any rubbish and green waste and transport of items to the local Tip.

• Installation of outdoor Key Lockbox/Key safe.

• External window cleaning at ground level.

• High pressure cleaning at ground level.

• Other ad-hoc gardening as reasonably requested, and within relevant program funding guidelines.

• Other maintenance tasks as confirmed, based off individual employee qualifications.

About you

We are looking for caring individuals with attributes such as compassion, empathy, adaptability, excellent communication, and attention to detail. Our staff are understanding and patient toward the needs of others and want to make a difference in people’s lives. You must be physically fit and able to perform all tasks required.

You will have:

• Certificate 3 in horticulture is desirable or a minimum 1-year experience in similar role.
• Training in manual handling desirable.
• Training in Chemical handling desirable.
• Ability to safely operate a range of gardening equipment
• Satisfactory National Police check (less than 3mths old)
• Current Tasmanian Drivers Licence
• Working with Vulnerable People Card (NDIS Screening)
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module (willingness to complete)
• First Aid & CPR (willingness to complete).

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with a recognised Employer of Choice
• Competitive wages (Home Care Employee – SCHADS)
• Ongoing free training development and support
• Free uniform, safety gear & PPE

Apply Today

If you share our core values of providing heartfelt care, being a community champion, showing compassionate innovation and empowerment in unity then we would love to hear from you.

To apply please follow the link provided Please submit your resume with experience (include date, role & employer) and qualifications, and currently location. Applications without these details will not be considered.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants while the advertisement is open, therefore, we encourage you to submit your resume with a copy of your certificate transcript and availability.

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Any questions please contact our team on employment@cct.org.au.