GARDEN AND MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER

$25 to $31per hour + Super + Salary Packaging = more take-home pay No weekends or early mornings or late nights - enjoy a true work-life balance Travel across the Broken Bay Diocese - variety, freedom, and no desk job

Empower Lives. Build Community. Make a Difference.  
   
Are you ready to do more than just a job? At CatholicCare, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team helping our community. As a not-for-profit, we’re here for purpose—not profit—so every shift you work directly contributes to building a more inclusive, respectful, and empowered community. 
  
About the role 
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is entering an exciting phase of growth and development. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Gardening and Maintenance Team Member to upkeep the outdoor spaces, including lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas. This role ensures that grounds are healthy, clean, safe, through routine maintenance and seasonal care, including minor maintenance. 

This hands-on role is critical to ensuring our facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services in accordance with safety standards and operational requirements. 
  
Exceptional customer service skills are essential, as you'll be engaging with vulnerable individuals within the community, external contractors, and CatholicCare teams in a supportive and professional environment. 
  
Location: Based in Wyong, travel across Northern Sydney and the Central Coast required 
Classification: Permanent Full Time 
Days: Monday to Friday  
Times: 7:30am to 3:30pm - After hours and emergency support work may occasionally be required 
Pay: $25 to $31per hour + Super + Salary Packaging = more take-home pay 
  
Duties 

• Performing lawn mowing, pruning, planting, and weed control. 
• Minor tree maintenance and working with an arborist for more complex tree management. 
• Identify plant diseases, stress and general health of plants, trees and turf. 
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks to ensure compliance and safety. 
• Maintaining and ensuring equipment is kept in a safe working order and correctly operated. 
• Complete job-related documentation promptly and professionally. 

Requirements 

• 2 years’ experience or qualification in gardening, horticulture, landscape or maintenance related discipline. 
• Working with Children’s Check and a NDIS Worker Check. 
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and access to an insured vehicle.  

Why Join CatholicCare?  

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter. 
• Fitness Passport program – enjoy discounted memberships at a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities across Australia. 
• Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career. 
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling and support  
• Bupa Health Discounts – Corporate health benefits. 
• Extra Leave – Additional paid leave day over Christmas. 
• Hope Awards – Be recognised and celebrated for your impact. 
• Baby Bonus – Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.     

About us  
At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.  
 
CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities. 
 
We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.   
 
Be part of something special -apply now!