Gardener

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for someone with previous experience in gardening/ horticulture, with a range of skills to complete a variety of jobs.
Based within our Property Services Team, you will start and finish at our Maintenance Shed located at Booragul. Working within a team, you will be provided tools and have use of an Anglican Care vehicle to transport you to various sites throughout the day.
Why Work for us?
Referral bonuses
Sign on bonus of $1000 for Registered Nurses joining on a permanent contract
Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
Career and development opportunities - we want you to flourish
Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
**Role & Responsibilities**:
Perform routine garden and maintenance tasks on all Newcastle Anglican properties, including mowing, pruning and general garden maintenance.
Inspect and maintain equipment in a clean and tidy condition and ensure regular service takes place. Where such is outside the technical capacity or qualifications, escalate to your Supervisor and support in procuring contracted trades for the external repair/services required.
Undertake required administrative work, including maintaining accurate records of work completed, repairs. Effective use of Mex service workflows.
Ensure all duties are carried out in a safe and professional manner.
Proactive communication of potential disruption to services and liaising with residents where this may occur.
About you?
Minimum Class C current drivers licence (required)
Strong teamwork with the ability to work on your own or with others
Good communications skills & be able to relate to older persons
Punctual and reliable
Previous experience in a similar role
Certification III in horticulture (desirable)
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
Must have full working rights