Garden Service Officer

1 week ago

Kidman Park, Australia ECH Full time

Working outdoors across multiple facilities I Diverse range of gardening & grounds maintenance projects
- Create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces I Directly improve wellbeing
- Build rewarding connections

**About ECH**

At ECH, we take pride in our work, teamwork, and the positive impact we make on people’s lives. We believe our people drive our success, and how we work together is just as important as what we achieve. By embracing technology and flexible working, we create a better balance between work and life.

We're always looking for ways to improve the lives of older South Australians. To do this, we invest in our people. Everyone has the chance to grow, learn, and advance their career at ECH. We also value and celebrate diversity, recognising the strength it brings through different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

**About the Opportunity**

This hands-on position involves performing a wide range of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks across ECH facilities, including landscaping, garden care, irrigation, pruning and planting.

The work includes technical projects like installing paving, managing stormwater systems, and setting up or repairing irrigation systems to keep outdoor spaces functional and attractive.

Beyond the physical work, this role requires planning and communication skills, you'll work with managers to develop maintenance schedules, respond professionally to residents' concerns about their outdoor spaces, and prepare monthly reports that track completed work.

**About You**

The ideal Garden Services Officer works well both on their own and with others, including team members, residents and managers.

You'll have hands on experience within gardening, horticulture, landscaping or grounds work. qualifications withing gardening or horticulture would be an advantage.

While your gardening skills are important, you must also communicate well with older clients, showing respect and understanding their specific needs. Your goal is to create outdoor spaces that residents will enjoy and that make their lives better.

**Essential Criteria**
- National Police check
- Driver’s licence
- First Aid, CPR and Manual Handling

**Desirable**
- Trade qualification in Gardening or Horticulture
- 5+ years’ experience

**Some Perks for You**

As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you will be able to salary package up to $18,549 per year to reduce your tax.

Be MORE at ECH We're passionate about supporting our people as much as our clients and residents. Enjoy wellbeing programs, an environment that creates meaningful connections and opportunities to grow your skills and career all topped off with competitive benefits. Ready to be part of something special? Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of Life

**Applications close: Friday 6th June**

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share.

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