Home Maintenance & Gardener Worker

Position Title: Home Maintenance & Gardener Worker

Classification: GF6

Salary per hour:  $37.44 + Casual Loading + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Casual (1 Friday per fortnight) plus leave backfill at times.

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027

Role description

We are seeking a reliable, practical and skilled Home Maintenance & Gardener to join our team. The successful candidate will provide general home maintenance, gardening assistance and minor repairs for older people, people with disabilities, carers and families.

The role involves helping clients maintain safe, functional and well-presented homes and outdoor areas. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, good attention to detail and a genuine commitment to providing respectful, friendly and reliable service.

About you

• Proven ability to complete general home maintenance, gardening and minor repair tasks.
• Experience with basic gardening, lawn care, pruning, weeding and general outdoor maintenance.
• Ability to undertake minor home modifications and maintenance tasks safely and effectively.
• Practical, reliable and able to work independently.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Courteous, respectful and helpful when working with clients.
• Ability to respect the rights, privacy, dignity and individual needs of every client.
• Committed to providing a high standard of service and quality workmanship.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must hold a current Victorian Driver's Licence.
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Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.

We can offer you the following:

• Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children and NDIS checks (if required), and compliance with IDHS Vaccination Policy.

IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. 

For further information about this position, please contact Kristy Simpson - Acting Community & Home Support Manager on 5431 7003

Applications close 5pm 31st August 2026.

Please note that interviews will be conducted as applications are received.

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