• Work 3 days a week, a self-starting and driven individual
• Responsible for maintaining, enhancing the appearance and safety of our grounds.
• A gardener in groundskeeping, or related field.

Gardener

Churches of Christ, Gracehaven Aged Care Service, Bundaberg

Permanent, Part-time Opportunity

Imagine a career with Churches of Christ

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you.
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus many more;

About the role

Located at our aged care service in Bundaberg, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Gardener to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance and safety of our grounds.

This role is critical in ensuring that the appearance of our facility is well-kept and inviting for all visitors and residents and is largely an outdoor role working in all weather conditions throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and gardening duties of lawns, gardens and outdoor areas, including mowing, pruning, watering, planting and garden waste removal;
• Work closely with the maintenance team and other departments when required;
• Landscaping projects and seasonal tasks such as leaf clearing;
• Relevant record keeping and administration, you will ensure all practices are completed in a timely manner, including all planned and programmed gardening.

About you

This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for work 3 days a week and a self-starting and driven individual who loves working collaboratively as part of a team, however, you are also capable of working on your own. You have an advanced level of interpersonal skills which allows you to liaise and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

With your highly developed customer focus and excellent service skills you resolve gardening issues as they arise. You have proven knowledge and physical capacity to use and maintain equipment as required by the role. Ever ready to provide support, you have a welcoming, caring and compassionate nature.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a gardener in groundskeeping, or related field;
• Strong knowledge of plant care, landscaping, and basic horticulture practices;
• Previous experience in residential aged care, retirement living or community services environment is highly regarded;
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping tools and machinery;
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual labor;
• Applied knowledge of Workplace Health & safety requirements, or ability to acquire same within one month of employment;
• A current driver's licence
• Possess a current National Police Certificate – or ability to acquire.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Wendy Cross on 07 4153 8000.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.