South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a motivated Maintenance/Gardener to join our team—working primarily at our Camperdown campus, with some shifts at our Lismore campus.

This is a hands-on role where you will make a visible difference every day, helping to keep our facilities safe, functional, and looking their best—from thriving gardens to well-maintained buildings.

What you will be doing:

• Keep gardens healthy and vibrant—planting, pruning, propagating, mowing, trimming, and leaf blowing
• Maintain and service gardening equipment and machinery
• Carry out a variety of building maintenance tasks, including minor painting, basic plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry, and heating/ventilation maintenance

Position Details:

• Permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight + monthly Accrued Day Off) preferred, but part-time applicants will be considered—please specify your preferred hours
• Casual positions also available
• Location: Primarily Camperdown, with some work at our Lismore campus
• Classification: Gardener (Non-Trade)
• Salary: $57,002 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) or casual rate $36.05 per hour 

What you bring:

• Passion for gardening, landscaping, and maintenance work
• Pride in delivering quality results that keep our facilities safe and welcoming
• Experience in gardening techniques, landscaping, and plant care
• Ability to maintain equipment and confidently perform general maintenance tasks

If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, take pride in a job well done, and like variety in your day, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

North of the Great Ocean Road, Camperdown lies within the "Lakes and Craters" region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail. 

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Council/About-Corangamite-Shire/Towns/Camperdown

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 31 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment terms and conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employees) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au