Marymead is a well-respected, community based, not-for-profit organisation that has provided a range of support services to children, young people and their families since 1967. Marymead now operates throughout the southern and western regional areas of NSW as well as the ACT with offices in Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Young, Moruya and Canberra. Marymead is seeking to fill the position/s outlined below…

mulch (Marymead's Urban Land Community Harvest) is seeking a horticulturalist/ urban farmer to join the team.

Mulch is a vibrant social enterprise providing skills development and community connection opportunities for young adults with disability in a productive garden/ urban farm. The enterprise is based on permaculture principles and has been successfully operating for 8 years.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to lead the horticultural development at mulch, working closely with the staff team and participants, as well as the Unit Manager.

The role requires knowledge of, and connection with, any of the following networks: urban food, permaculture, market gardening, disability, social enterprise. The mulch horticulturalist needs to have big-picture perspective, planning skills and also an ability to work alongside staff and participants. Experience working with people with disability is an advantage.

As a non-profit employer, Marymead is able to provide staff with access to generous salary packaging arrangements.

Please click Apply Now to apply via our employment page by submitting your current CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position in a single document by the close date. If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Mick Pettifer on 0428 675 918.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. People living with a disability are also encouraged to apply.

MARYMEAD IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT