We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Land Management Services Division for a full-time Gardener/Job Coach.

This role is perfect for people with demonstrated experience within grounds and garden maintenance looking to work across various locations as part of a crew, crew members generally have different abilities and a desire to learn new skills. The role is based out of Broadmeadows.

If you’re proactive, passionate and results driven, experienced in garden and grounds maintenance and are keen to put your experience into practice, while also supporting people with disabilities reach their goals, we would love to hear from you!

The role is Monday – Friday and hours are generally 8:00am – 4:06pm with flexibility needed to also work between 6:00am – 6:00pm.

What you'll need to succeed

• Grounds and garden maintenance experience
• Turf experience
• Experience in the use and operation of horticultural equipment
• A good level of mechanical aptitude
• Ability to tow a trailer
• Experience in working with people with different abilities is highly desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion and person centred support that exceeds standards and is delivered within the available resources
• Good administration skills and computer literacy in order to complete appropriate documentation
• Highly motivated and outcome driven to complete allotted tasks
• Ability to meet the goals and objectives of the team while working in an independent environment
• Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work
• Commitment to the principles of Occupational Health & Safety and Environment, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation

Must haves

• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check - We are working with vulnerable people and this check is required to ensure we are employing people that do not present a risk to participants
• Full Victorian Driver Licence
• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR
• Turf or grounds maintenance qualification and/or allied field (Desirable)
• White Card or equivalent (Desirable)
• Chemcert or equivalent (Desirable)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, including the booster (or medical exemption)

Work perks

• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Competitive salary including salary packaging options
• Professional development and training
• Career opportunities and pathways
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more!

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara? Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

• Be creative and push the boundaries
• Think client first
• Do the right thing
• Together we make a difference
• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

Wallara Australia is a highly innovative non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. We promote social inclusion through creative initiatives that deepen relationships and create real impact in society for Australia's largest minority group – people with disability.

For more information, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Gardener enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.