Employment Support Worker

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UnitingSA Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Employment Support Worker – Gardener

Location: Alberton, SA | Work Type: Part-time

Do you enjoy working outdoors and supporting others to succeed?

Join our supported employment garden maintenance team based at Alberton and help people living with disability build real job skills — while keeping beautiful spaces thriving.

About the Role

As an Employment Support Worker, you will guide, and mentor supported employees as they complete gardening and maintenance tasks. This is a hands-on, team-based role where you will provide both practical help and encouragement to ensure tasks are completed safely efficiently and to a good standard. You will work as part of a friendly, collaborative team, providing one-on-one and small group assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist supported employees as they complete gardening and yard maintenance
  • Help prepare and set up equipment, ensuring it is safe and ready to use
  • Ensure workplace safety requirements and workplace procedures are followed
  • Provide hands-on coaching and encouragement
  • Monitor task progress and quality, ensuring great results
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and empowering work environment

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone practical, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. If you love gardening and helping others grow – both plants and people – you will thrive in this role.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent experience
  • Current Driver's Licence (essential)
  • Senior First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)
  • Experience working with people with disability or in trade/manual labour roles (desirable)
  • A genuine interest in gardening and working with people of all abilities.
  • Basic gardening skills or landscaping skills (experience preferred, but not essential)
  • Patience, reliability, and excellent communication skills
  • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions

Why Join Us?

We value our employees just as much as the people we support. Here is what we offer:

  • Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free annually + $2,650 meals & entertainment benefit + novated leasing
  • Additional Benefits: 17.5% annual leave loading, paid parental leave, discounted health insurance
  • Career Development: Access to training, professional development, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • Inclusive Culture: Be part of a respectful and compassionate workplace that embraces diversity and promotes justice
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference by supporting meaningful employment and community inclusion
  • Outdoor, Purposeful Work: Enjoy hands-on projects that have a positive impact

Ready to Make a Difference?

For a confidential chat, contact David Murphy, Program Manager, on

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

To apply, click "Apply Now", or contact our Talent & Acquisition team on if you need assistance with your application.

Applications close Friday 17th October 2025.

Please note, this advert may close early if the right candidate is found. Our application process is mobile-friendly.

We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Apply today and be part of a community that cares, grows, and makes a difference.

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