Job description

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care has an exciting opportunity for 2 full-time Maintenance Officers/Gardeners to join our SCCQ family in Broken Hill, New South Wales and working across our Residential Aged Care Homes there.

What can Southern Cross Care offer you?

-Competitive pay rates as per Southern Cross Care (Qld) - Aged Care Enterprise Agreement 2024 with starting rate of $33.16/h and above with applicable shift loadings depending on qualifications and experience

• Permanent role offering stability within a supportive organization
• Great staff culture -Ongoing individualised training -Commencement Date: 29/07/2026 -Duration of Employment: 4 years -Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early) -To promote flexibility, variety and to allow you the opportunity to gain experience across multiple roles in the organisation, there may be an opportunity for you to work in other Aged Care Worker roles. Any additional role/s will be subject to appropriate training, and any request will be considered based on relative business needs. Additional roles may include Personal Carer, Lifestyle, Catering Assistant/Cook and/or Domestic Assistant.

About the role

In this important hands-on role, of a Maintenance Officer/Gardener, you will work as part of the team to ensure the general maintenance work around the home and grounds is carried out in alignment with a scheduled program. This role will also see you coordinate contractors when required and ensure all machinery and equipment is maintained in optimal operational condition. A friendly sociable personality coupled with empathy and compassion for the elderly will make you a perfect fit for this role.

Duties of the role may include:

-Assistance to site with general maintenance duties. -Conducting regular inspections to ensure tidy and well-maintained site to support all activities. -General maintenance & repairs to buildings and infrastructure -Maintenance of up-to-date inventory of all equipment including adhering to preventative maintenance program of all equipment. -Horticultural and ground development, maintenance and monitoring to maximise seasonal conditions. -Trees and shrubs pruning. -Mowing of lawns, edging, fertilising and weeding. -Clearing and removal of garden refuse. -Paths, drains and edge maintenance and repair when needed. -Assessing and prioritising daily work order requests and managing timely completion of each order. -Other maintenance/gardening duties as required

What will you bring to the role?

-Maintenance and/or Trade qualification (desirable) -Previous knowledge and experience in horticulture and/or general and commercial maintenance. -Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings (desirable) -Demonstrated problem solving and a “can do” attitude -Exceptional people and interpersonal skills -Well-developed written and verbal communication skills -Strong decision-making and time management skills -Ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomously -You will be required to work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday including (rotating) shift work as the facility operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Who is Southern Cross Care?

Southern Cross Care (SCC) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCC has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCC, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply?

If you are a Personal Carer ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care ‘s recruitments or about the role, please contact us at

Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory criminal history screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.