Grounds Person

Permanent Full-Time (Monday–Friday)

Salary Packaging + Super + Great Work-Life Balance

Merriwa, WA

RAAFA’s Cambrai Village is home to over 273 retirement living units alongside a co-located Residential Care Facility. Set amongst beautifully maintained gardens, the village is full of life — with regular events, activities, and a strong sense of community.

No two days are the same here. You’ll be working in a lively, social environment where residents are out and about, enjoying the spaces you help create and maintain.

At RAAFA, you’re not just maintaining grounds—you’re creating an environment that people are proud to call home.

Why this role stands out

• Finish early every day – have your afternoons to yourself
• Salary packaging up to $18,549 – increase your take-home pay
• Stable, secure employment in a respected not-for-profit
• Meaningful work – see the impact you make on residents’ lives
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• No weekend work & minimal overtime expectations

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take pride in keeping our village looking its best:

• Maintain lawns, gardens, and shared outdoor spaces
• Operate and care for equipment (mowers, hedgers, chainsaws)
• Weed, prune, mulch, fertilise, and manage plant health
• Support landscaping improvements and general upkeep
• Assist with basic reticulation maintenance
• Keep outdoor areas safe, tidy, and welcoming

What you’ll bring

• Experience in grounds or garden maintenance (essential)
• Manual driver’s licence
• Confident using tools, equipment, and irrigation systems
• Chainsaw ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable, physically fit, and safety-focused
• Positive attitude and respectful approach with residents
• Attention to detail and pride in your work

What you’ll get in return

• Salary packaging (boost your net income significantly)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee wellbeing & assistance programs
• Discounts on health insurance, gyms & more
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate Zoo membership
• A workplace where you’re valued—not just another number

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for steady hours, a great team, and work with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

On 08 9288 8410 or raa•••••••••••••@raafawa.org.au

RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.