Gardener / Handyperson – Facility & Grounds Officer

• Ongoing | Part-Time (0.9 FTE – 33.75 hours per week)

• WHD3 – Health Ancillary Employee – Direct Care & Regional Level 3 | $1,307.80 – $1,342.25 per week (full-time equivalent)

• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice

• Location: Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service, Millicent SA 

• Flexible working hours available, with the possibility of splitting the available 0.9 FTE between two employees.

About The Role

Join the Limestone Coast Local Health Network as a Gardener / Handyperson, supporting the maintenance and presentation of Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service.

As a Facility & Grounds Officer, you will undertake a variety of groundskeeping and general maintenance duties, including gardening, irrigation system maintenance, minor repairs, painting and equipment upkeep. You will assist with maintaining safe, functional and welcoming facilities for patients, residents, visitors and staff.

Working under the direction of the Facility Services Supervisor, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the health service while supporting a safe, well-maintained environment for the local community.

About You

You are a practical, reliable and motivated individual with experience in building and grounds maintenance. You take pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments, work effectively both independently and within a team, and demonstrate sound judgement, initiative and a commitment to workplace safety and quality service delivery.

To succeed in the Gardener / Handyperson role, you will:

• Demonstrate experience in building and grounds maintenance, including the safe use of a wide range of hand and power tools.

• Hold a current driver's licence and demonstrate a willingness to drive as required.

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices, workplace health and safety requirements and risk management principles.

• Have effective communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work under general direction.

• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement in day-to-day tasks, along with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

No formal educational qualification is essential. A current first aid certificate, forklift licence or willingness to obtain one, and relevant gardening or maintenance experience are desirable.

About Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service

Millicent & District Hospital & Health Service provides essential healthcare services to the Millicent community and surrounding areas of the Limestone Coast.

As part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, the service supports the delivery of quality healthcare in a regional setting, with facilities and grounds that contribute to a safe, accessible and welcoming environment for patients, residents, staff and visitors.

The Facility and Grounds team plays an important role in maintaining these environments, ensuring buildings, equipment and outdoor spaces are appropriately maintained to support the ongoing delivery of healthcare services.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, and for eligible roles relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

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Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.

• A current driver's licence and willingness to drive are required.

• Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances). [Insert immunisation policy link]

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Heather Ferguson, Administration Officer, on (08) 8733 0100 or email Heather.Ferguson@sa.gov.au and quote role 951256 – Gardener / Handyperson.

951256 - WHA3 Facility & Grounds.pdf

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Applications to be submitted before 11:59 pm (ACDT) Tuesday 10 November 2026

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).