Grounds Person

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time grounds position based in Bull Creek, Western Australia. The work schedule runs from Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, and includes a monthly rostered day off. The role offers salary packaging, superannuation, and a strong work-life balance.

The position sits within a long-established not-for-profit organisation with close to a century of service. The Bull Creek estate is a residential community where outdoor presentation matters, and this role helps maintain an attractive, safe, and welcoming environment for residents.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, wants stable employment, and prefers having afternoons and weekends free.

Why this opportunity appeals

• Earlier finishing times so afternoons remain free
• A monthly rostered day off, creating an additional long weekend each month
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,549 to help lift take-home pay
• Secure, ongoing employment with a respected not-for-profit employer
• Work that has visible value for residents and the community
• A supportive and practical team environment
• No weekend shifts and only limited expectation of overtime

Key duties

You will help keep the village grounds in excellent condition and maintain the overall presentation of the estate.

• Care for lawns, gardens, and communal outdoor areas
• Use and maintain outdoor tools and machinery such as mowers, hedgers, and chainsaws
• Carry out weeding, pruning, mulching, fertilising, and general plant care
• Support landscaping improvements and day-to-day site upkeep
• Assist with basic reticulation and irrigation maintenance
• Ensure exterior areas remain safe, clean, and inviting

What you need

• Prior experience in groundskeeping or garden maintenance is essential
• A manual driver’s licence
• Comfort and confidence with tools, equipment, and irrigation systems
• A chainsaw licence or the willingness to obtain one
• A dependable, physically capable, and safety-conscious approach
• A positive manner when dealing with residents and colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work

Benefits and extras

• Salary packaging that can significantly increase net earnings
• Free on-site parking
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, and other services
• Learning and development opportunities
• Corporate zoo membership
• A workplace culture where people are genuinely appreciated

Additional information

This is a permanent full-time opportunity. The employer may withdraw the vacancy, shortlist candidates, and begin interviews before the closing date.

Contact

For further details, contact 08 9288 8410 or raafarecruitment@raafawa.org.au.