Gardener/Crew Leader

Join Our Team – Crew Leader (Full-Time)

Location: Based in Keysborough, with work across multiple South-East Melbourne sites.

Wallara's Land Management Services Division is seeking a passionate and experienced Crew Leader to join our team full-time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in gardens and grounds maintenance who is ready to take the next step—leading by example while making a meaningful impact. In this role, you'll not only apply your technical skills in land management but also play a vital part in mentoring and supporting people with disabilities as they develop new skills and transition into open employment.

You'll be working across a variety of locations in the South-East, contributing to high-quality horticultural and land care outcomes, while fostering inclusive employment pathways.

Key Highlights:

• Lead and supervise a dedicated crew in land management tasks
• Support and mentor Supported Employees in skill development
• Work in diverse outdoor environments across the South-East
• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference.

If you're passionate about horticulture and inclusion, and ready to lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

The role is Monday – Friday and hours are between 6:00am – 6:00pm.

Wallara offers a range of development and growth opportunities designed to empower both staff and the people they support. Here's a snapshot of what's available:

• Professional Development & Training: Wallara invests in ongoing learning through workshops, certifications, and hands-on training tailored to each role
• Career Pathways: Employees can explore internal oppurtunities across divisions
• Leadership Opportunities: Staff are encouraged to take on mentoring roles and leadership development programs to grow within the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Grounds and gardens maintenance experience
• Turf experience
• Experience in the use and operation of horticultural equipment
• A good level of mechanical aptitude
• Ability to tow a trailer
• Experience in working with people with different abilities is highly desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion and person centred support that exceeds standards and is delivered within the available resources
• Good administration skills and computer literacy in order to complete appropriate documentation
• Highly motivated and outcome driven to complete allotted tasks
• Ability to meet the goals and objectives of the team while working in an independent environment
• Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work
• Commitment to the principles of Occupational Health & Safety and Environment, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation.

Must haves

• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Full Victorian Driver Licence
• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR
• Turf or grounds maintenance qualification and/or allied field (desirable)
• White Card preferred
• Chemcert or equivalent (desirable).

Work perks

• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Competitive salary including salary packaging options
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.  We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?  Because when you join Wallara, you'll join a movement We're driving social change for people with different abilities and we're having a good time doing it We're passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It's just the way we roll  If you believe the future is inclusive, you'll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

• Be creative and push the boundaries
• Think client first
• Do the right thing
• Together we make a difference
• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

Wallara Australia is a highly innovative non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. We promote social inclusion through creative initiatives that deepen relationships and create real impact in society for Australia's largest minority group – people with disability.

How to apply

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role please apply through SEEK.  Please note applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.