Kalyra has been supporting South Australians for 130 years! We take pride in delivering outstanding service and care through Residential Aged Care, In-Home Support, Retirement Living and Affordable Housing. When you join Kalyra, you join a team that makes having a career in Aged Care fun, inspiring and rewarding – it’s different here!
Job Description
As a Grounds Officer, you will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and beautiful environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. You will maintain the grounds and gardens across Kalyra Retirement Villages and ensure they are presented to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver gardening and grounds services effectively and efficiently.
Operate within established budgets and escalate out‑of‑budget requests where required.
Ensure grounds maintenance aligns with legislation and industry best practice.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Complete reports, administrative duties, and provide recommendations to the Village Manager.
Maintain a safe work environment and promote safe work practices.
Immediately halt any work that breaches safety policies or procedures.
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and solve problems independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with older people.
Safe operation of garden machinery.
Knowledge of plants, pest management, and chemical handling.
Ability to prioritise workloads and work within time frames.
Demonstrated flexibility and continuous improvement mindset.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of Work Health & Safety legislation.
Desirable: Experience in a retirement village environment.
Desirable: Experience in building or trade‑related roles.
