The Cairns Acute and Community Services team are seeking an Operational Services Grounds Person to join them. In this role you will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the gardens and surrounding grounds at the Gordonvale, Edmonton and Smithfield facilities.

Job details

About us: 

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will;

• Maintain the facility property in a neat and tidy condition by removing relevant waste and litter, cutting lawns, trimming edges, pruning trees and shrubs, fertilising, planting, weeding and watering.
• Knowledge and use of facility maintenance equipment, horticultural machinery and minor power tools.
• Practice high levels of communication and interpersonal skills to create and foster team spirit within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Accountable for the implementation of safe practices of manual and chemical storage and handling and infection control.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH655454 Role Description (PDF, 269KB)
  Role Description