Gardening Coordinator

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services and programs. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). We work to a modern, evidence-based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here:
We are currently seeking a values-driven Gardening Coordinator to provide coordination of the Salvos Gardening social enterprise, and oversight of day to day operations. You will be supervising individuals who are from an AOD background, potentially new to the work force and gardening industry.

You will successfully
- Manage Salvos Gardening employees
- Supervise people who are new or returning to the work force
- Help to build employment and life skills for those under your supervision
- Safely operating and maintain gardening equipment
- Be responsible for garden maintenance and improvement
- Ensure gutters and windows are cleaned
- Quote Jobs for clients

You will have
- Experience in AOD services or community
- Supervisory level experience preferred but not essential
- Experience in professional gardening work preferred but not essential
- Current driver’s license
- ACT WWVP check or willingness to obtain one
- A willingness to undergo a National Police check

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits.
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_