About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville currently has an opportunity for a Gardener to join the team. This part-time role offers a flexible 5-day fortnight schedule with varied days that suit you best.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the gardens and grounds of Mater Townsville, ensuring they are safe, well-presented and consistently kept in a neat and tidy condition. All tasks are to be completed efficiently and in line with established quality standards, while meeting the needs and expectations of customers.

Salary range: $35.23 - $36.53 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing 

• Participate in the planned activities to ensure the presentation of the MHS grounds, gardens, paths and roadways are maintained to a high standard in an efficient manner. This is done through participation in a well-trained and motivated work team.             
• Involvement in planning for and development of improvements to the MHS grounds and gardens.
• Preparation of seasonal maintenance and renovation programs relating to MHS grounds and gardens.
• Day to day delivery of the MHS grounds and gardens maintenance programs.
• Maintaining a motivated, innovative and safe culture within the Gardeners work team.
• Complete job sheets daily providing accurate details of work performed and any feedback required.
• To efficiently and effectively undertake grounds and gardens maintenance works as programmed.
• Participate in the management of all plant, equipment and tools allocated to the work group ensuring routine maintenance is carried out to provide safe and efficient operation.

About you

• Experience working as a gardener or a similar role
• An understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to gardening
• Demonstrated experience in operating light vehicles and machinery
• Hold a current “C” Class Motor Driver’s Licence
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills
• Demonstrated experience in a team environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Wednesday 3rd June 2026–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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