Gardener

3 weeks ago

City of Lake Macquarie, Australia Levande Pty Full time

Posted Thursday 24 July 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Friday 22 August 2025 at 1:59 pm

Help shape a welcoming, well-kept environment where residents feel at home.

At Levande, we're committed to creating vibrant, supportive communities that help people live well. We're currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Gardener to join our team full-time at The Village Swansea, one of our beautiful coastal retirement communities near Lake Macquarie.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take pride in your work and make a meaningful impact on the daily lives of our residents by keeping our outdoor spaces safe, clean, and beautifully presented.

About the Role

This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, with the following schedule:

  • Mondays: 5:30 am – 1:36 pm (focused on rubbish bin placement and waste management)
  • Tuesdays to Fridays: 8:00 am – 4:06 pm (standard gardening and groundskeeping duties)

As our Gardener, you'll play a key role in maintaining the high presentation standards of our community. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, watering, and planting
  • Maintaining gardens, lawns, paths, and communal outdoor areas
  • Managing waste collection and bin placement on Mondays
  • Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
  • Responding to resident requests and supporting ad hoc gardening tasks

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is committed to creating well-kept, welcoming outdoor environments. You'll ideally bring:

  • At least 1 year of experience in gardening, groundskeeping, or landscape maintenance
  • Solid knowledge of horticultural practices and plant care
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative
  • A warm, customer-friendly approach and good interpersonal skills
  • Physical capacity to carry out manual tasks (lifting up to 15kg)

Experience in residential communities, retirement villages, schools, or commercial grounds is highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

  • Flexibility that fits your life – Enjoy stable, weekday hours
  • 'My Day' – An extra day off each year for your personal wellbeing
  • We Shine Savings – Access exclusive discounts from top brands
  • Paid Parental Leave – Up to 20 weeks to spend with your new arrival
  • Grandparents Leave – Time off to share special moments with your grandkids
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for you and your family
  • Study Support – Paid study leave to help you grow
  • Go1 Learning Library – On-demand access to 100,000+ learning resources
  • We Shine Recognition – Celebrate and be celebrated by your peers and leaders
  • We Connect Referral Program – Refer a friend and get rewarded

Why Join Levande?

At Levande, you'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contribution is genuinely valued. You'll work in a picturesque lakeside setting, helping create a community that feels like home for our residents, and a workplace you'll enjoy coming to every day.

Apply today to join the team at The Village Swansea and take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding career.

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