Gardener & Mentor

Introduction:

Permanent/Part-time (0.51 FTE) working 19.5 hours per week across Monday, Thursday & Friday (6.5 hours each day). Immediate start available.

State-of-the-art alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation facility located in Corio, 10 minutes from Geelong.

Salary packaging provisions to enhance your take-home income. Immediate start available.

Windana provides connected services for more people in need.

We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.

Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom.

By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future.

Is this your next career opportunity?

The Community Gardener will work both independently and with residents of the Barwon Therapeutic Community to maintain the garden and support the general grounds of the site. The Community Gardener will also ensure residents participate in the Resident At Works Program and fulfill their course requirements.

Engage with residents and support their recovery and/or rehabilitation through the provision of horticultural activities (i.e. planting, weeding, irrigation, fertilisation, environmental sustainability etc).

Provide support and training to residents to understand their role within the Resident At Works Program and deliver supervision of gardening activities.

Ensure gardening works are completed safely, efficiently, and effectively by adhering to our policies and procedures.

Provide high quality grounds and gardens maintenance including, but not limited to general gardening, weed control and pruning.

Plant and nurture flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the grounds.

Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage.

Apply fertilizers and pesticides safely and effectively to promote healthy plant growth.

Maintain garden tools and equipment in good working condition.

Work in conjunction residents and volunteers to utilise produce grown in the therapeutic community garden and grounds.

General knowledge and ability to operate a variety of gardening equipment, such as ride-on lawn mower, whipper snipper, mulcher, rotary hoe etc.

What we're looking for:

2+ years' experience in Horticulture and Garden Maintenance.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening skills and clear speaking skills, with an ability to tailor communicate style to suit the diversity of residents.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.

An ability to handle sensitive situations with appropriate discretion and judgment.

Ability to mentor and coach other team members and be part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated experience working hands on with clients with diverse backgrounds.

A strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive attitude.

Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.

Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive:

Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through our Strategic Plan, our quality accreditation, Reconciliation Action Plan and progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation. We care about everyone's contribution, so you feel connected, valued and motivated.

Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, and our Leadership Network.

Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more

Ready to join us?

Be quick Applications will be reviewed as soon as they land on our desks so apply today if you're interested.

Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.

Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.