Maintenance Gardener

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.
The Opportunity
Bridgeman Downs Retirement Village is a close-knit community set amongst beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. Home to 180+ independent retirement living units & apartments, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of our gardens and grounds throughout the village. Working closely with our residents, you will ensure our gardens are well-maintained, presentable and safe for all to enjoy. If you enjoy being outdoors, take pride in garden & lawn presentation and enjoy chatting with others, this is a great opportunity for you
This is a permanent part-time opportunity working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7-3pm
**Your Impact**:

- Working with the fellow Gardeners to maintain all village gardens including weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching and green waste removal
- Ensure all community spaces are appealing and safe for our community and visitors
- Carry out preventative groundskeeping tasks around the community as per schedules
- Complete additional adhoc tasks delegated to you by Community Manager (e.g drive our minibus on occasions)
- Build strong relationships with our residents and enjoy helping them to live their best lives with well-maintained areas.

**What we offer**:

- $28.96/hr + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
- All tools and supplies provided
- Paid Parental Leave options
- Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
- Opportunities for further career progression
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

**What you'll bring**:

- A warm & caring personality with an interest to make a difference every day
- Experience in Gardening duties (highly desired)
- Current Police Check certificate (required, but if you do not possess, we can complete for you)
- Valid driver's licence (required). Bonus points if you have an LR license
- Two COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

Who we are
As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.
What's next?
Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.