Garden Aid Team Leader

7 days ago

Ashfield, Australia Inner West Neighbour Aid Full time

**GARDEN AID TEAM LEADER (Horticulture and Community Aged Care)**

**Permanent Part Time**

**IS THIS YOU?**

**Passionate about plants, gardens, horticulture**

**Looking for a community service environment where you can make a difference**

**Love sharing your knowledge with and learning from volunteers and seniors**

**If yes, we would love to hear from you**

**WE ARE YOUR TRIBE**

**Be part of a vibrant not for profit with an amazing sense of community spirit**

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 seniors 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 seniors who have limited support from family and friends and can no longer garden themselves.

Inner West Neighbour Aid is a not for profit community organisation, established for over 30 years that provides social outings, workshops, exercise classes, intergenerational connections, centre based groups and programs around the home for seniors 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 inclusive green space 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.
- Birthday Leave and salary sacrifice options.
- Between 7 to 8 working days (max 60 hours) per fortnight on a permanent part time basis, available week days between 7am and 5pm.
- Work life balance and on the job training.
- Small organisation vibe with a big heart and respected reputation in the community.

**Essential Selection Criteria**:

- 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 mínimal 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.
- Full COVID-19 vaccinations including available boosters, or willingness to obtain.
- Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake same.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence.

(1) a **cover letter that addresses the above Essential Selection Criteria **and

(2) a **resume**.

To have a chat about the role, call **Stuart Blundell**, Garden Projects Coordinator on 9799 5099.

**Applications close**:5pm Wednesday 4 December 2024

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Licence/Certification:

- NSW Full Drivers Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 04/12/2024
Expected Start Date: 20/01/2025

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