Casual Facilities Officer – Grounds - Aged Care

Casual Facilities Officer – Grounds - Aged Care

Posted: 30/04/2026

Closing Date: 29/05/2026

Job Type: Casual

Location: Scarborough

Job Category: Community Services and Development, Trades & Services

At BallyCara, we’re all about inspiring healthy and happy living — and our Facilities Team plays a huge part in making that happen. From lush gardens to welcoming outdoor spaces, your work will directly enhance the wellbeing of our residents and community.

Why BallyCara?

When you join BallyCara, you’re joining more than a workplace—you’re becoming part of a values‑led community built on relationships, respect, and purpose. We support you to do meaningful work while growing in a way that suits you.

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness‑focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.

At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
• Financial Wellness: Access not-for‑profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal!

Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on, reliable Facilities Officer – Grounds to join our team on a casual basis (2 days per week, preferably Monday & Tuesday), with additional shifts available as needed.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our outdoor spaces—keeping them safe, vibrant, and inviting for everyone who calls BallyCara home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining gardens and green spaces (mowing, pruning, planting, weeding)
• Operating equipment such as mowers, blowers, and edgers
• Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and well‑presented
• Supporting events and general site upkeep
• Responding to requests from residents and staff with a friendly, helpful approach
• Working safely and contributing to a positive team environment

Desired Skills and Experience

What You’ll Bring

• Monday and Tuesday availability
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or general facilities work
• A genuine passion for outdoor work and creating great environments
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable nature
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including chemicals and equipment
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Physical capability to handle hands‑on work outdoors
• Experience in aged care, retirement living, or similar environments
• Chemical handling licence (ACDC)

Why BallyCara?

• Be part of a purpose‑driven organisation that values people first
• Supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture
• Work that genuinely makes a difference in people’s lives
• A role where no two days are the same

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that values relationships and community—we’d love to hear from you.

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