• Support older South Australians to feel safe and at home – with beautiful, welcoming spaces you help create.
• 3 days per week (7.5 hrs a day), flexibility in which days you work
• Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging.

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Gardening & Maintenance Officer, and be part of something bigger

What you’ll do

Be the friendly face behind the scenes, making our residential aged care environments safe, functional and welcoming. As Gardening & Maintenance Officer, you’ll carry out a range of onsite maintenance and gardening tasks, helping residents feel comfortable, cared for and truly at home.

You’ll also be a trusted go-to for minor repairs, contractor coordination, and site upkeep – all while providing excellent customer service to the people who live and work at our sites.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

● Performing regular gardening and grounds maintenance to a high standard

● Completing minor onsite repairs and supporting the smooth operation of equipment and facilities

● Liaising with contractors to ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget

● Maintaining accurate records of completed tasks, assets and materials

● Acting as a helpful, professional and approachable presence on site

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

● Sound experience in gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance tasks

● A current full driver’s licence

● Strong time management and communication skills

● A customer-focused attitude and the ability to work well with older people

● A reasonable level of physical fitness and capability

We would also love you to have:

● A qualification in horticulture or a related trade (desirable)

● Previous experience in aged care or a residential setting

● Confidence using basic computer systems for logging jobs and records

● A flexible attitude and willingness to work at multiple sites when required

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

● So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.

● So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

● So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

● Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships

● Find a better balance with flexible working hours (choose what 3 days you'd like to work)

● Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance

● Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more

● Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply”* button and submit your application by 9:00am on 13th November, 2025 (direct applications only, no agencies please).

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

For more information, please contact Nicole, Recruitment Business Partner, at nicole.larosa@anglicaresa.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.