At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of volunteers to create beautiful gardens for seniors in the community.
- Company: Join a passionate not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping the elderly.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, salary sacrifice options, and extra leave days.
- Other info: Be part of a small, caring team with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while sharing your love for gardening with others.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or studies in horticulture and experience in community care.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Permanent Part Time
Passionate about gardening, horticulture and sharing your knowledge? Want to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in your community? Love sharing wisdom with dedicated volunteers and people aged 65+? If yes, we would love to hear from you!
The position requires someone who loves being outdoors, understands both the technical side of horticulture as well as the therapeutic benefits and is motivated to provide outstanding services to people aged 65+ living in their own homes.
The Garden Aid Team Leader leads a team of volunteers in bringing gardens back to a stage where they are attractive, can be enjoyed safely and are easy care for people aged 65+ who care for their gardens and no longer have the ability to maintain them.
Inner West Neighbour Aid is a not for profit community organisation, established for over 30 years that provides help around the yard, social outings, workshops, exercise classes, intergenerational connections, centre based groups, dog walking and home visiting for people aged 65+ living in the inner west. Neighbour Aid also maintains the 5 Senses Garden in Rhodes Park, Concord West in partnership with the City of Canada Bay Council. The 5 Senses Garden is an accessible and inclusive community garden that promotes involvement in nature, veggie pods, culture and play. The organisation is primarily funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and other grants.
This position offers:
- Pay rate at Level 3 Pay Point 1 under the NSW Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHADS) Award.
- 3 working days per week (equivalent to 45 hours per fortnight) on a permanent part time basis.
- 3 working days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) available week days between 7am and 5pm.
- With a view to potentially growing into 4 days per week, depending on service demand.
- Salary sacrifice options and Employee Assistance Program.
- Birthday leave and up to 2 extra Xmas/New Year leave days per annum.
- Small organisation vibe with a big heart and respected reputation in the community.
Qualifications in a relevant discipline (or currently studying), including Certificate III in Horticulture, landscape design, nursery production.
Experience or interest in the horticulture industry.
Experience or interest in the aged or community care sector, social and therapeutic horticulture.
Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as lead a small team of volunteers.
Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
Moderate computer skills and willingness to undertake further training if required.
Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety.
Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake same.
Current NSW Drivers Licence.
Applicants must have legal Australian working rights. The preferred applicant will be subject to a Police Check.
Garden Aid Team Leader (Horticulture and Community Aged Care) employer: Inner West Neighbour Aid
Inner West Neighbour Aid offers a fulfilling work environment where employees can make a meaningful difference in the community, particularly for individuals aged 65 and over. The organization values teamwork and provides opportunities for professional growth, especially in horticulture and community care. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages sharing knowledge and skills with dedicated volunteers.
