Gardener - Closing 29 September 2025 - No key selection criteria required

Position Description

Gardener

Position title Gardener

Position holder Vacant

Program Community Assist

Funded by Grampians Communtiy Health

Based at location Horsham

Reports to
• Program Leader Community Assist

• Manager Aged and Disability
• General Manager Health, Aged and Disability
• Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports
• Nil

Award Health and Allied Services Managers and Administrative Workers

Victorian Stand-Alone Community Health Services Multi-

Employer Enterprise Agreement

Classification Gardener (Non-Trade) or Gardener Trade

Hourly rate $27.84 to $30.30 Annual $55,012 to $59,872

Status 2 x Full time positions available

Hours per week 38

PD last updated and

approved by CEO

September 2025

Position summary

GCH Gardening service provides essential gardening and home maintenance services to

help older adults and people living with disabilities maintain their independence. This role

plays a vital part in enabling clients to live comfortably and safely in their own homes, while

supporting their autonomy and well-being.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work outdoors as part of a supportive team while

making a real difference in the lives of people in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out gardening and outdoor maintenance tasks, including lawn mowing, whipper

snipping, weeding of established garden beds, and essential pruning.

• Maintain safe and clear access and egress pathways through properties.
• Perform yard clearance to ensure safe and tidy outdoor spaces.
• Use and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform minor home maintenance under the direction of GCH maintenance staff
• Provide services in a way that respects clients' dignity, privacy, and preferences.
• Identify and report any changes in client circumstances, safety hazards or

maintenance issues promptly.

• Manage time effectively to complete scheduled work on time.
• Other duties commensurate with current skills and experience as agreed with the

Program Leader, Manager, General Manager or the Chief Executive Officer.

Position Description

Gardener

Key selection criteria

Demonstrated Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in gardening and outdoor maintenance

• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Knowledge of lawn care, including mowing, whipper snipping, and weeding.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for maintaining garden tools (changing oils, filters, mower

blades, etc.).

• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with older adults.
• Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing high-

quality service.

• Ability to work autonomously, quickly, and effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing rosters and work conditions.
• Understanding of the needs of a customer-focused service that empowers client choice.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of gardening tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer software, including Microsoft

Office and Internet

• Demonstrated Ability to contribute to positive workplace culture and practice

Licences and registrations

• Current Victorian driver licence

• Current National police check (less than 3 months old)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Quality, Health & Safety

• Act in a way that maintains physical & psychological health and safety for self and others.

• Adhere to safe work practices relevant to the role.
• Promptly report issues that might put self or others at risk, including incidents and near

misses, and respond appropriately to risks and reports from others when appropriate to

do so.

• Is kind to self and others.
• Contribute to workplace safety and reduction of workplace injuries.
• Ensure team members, consumers/participants and visitors are safe, and accurately

report any incidents, hazards and near misses in a timely and professional manner.

• Work at all times within a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Personal attributes

• Empowering

• Professional
• Inclusive
• Compassionate
• Courageous

Position Description

Gardener

Conditions of employment

This position is ongoing and requires the following checks:

• Satisfactory police check
• Employee Working with Children Check
• Clear NDIS Worker Screening Check

Note: Checks must be obtained and provided prior to commencement as a condition of

employment at Grampians Community Health. Where check results are unsatisfactory in

relation to the role to be carried out, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Required training

• MARAM

• Sentrient online learning management system courses as required.