V- Gardening Team Member

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Gardening Team Member plays an important part in ensuring the garden areas are safe and enjoyable for all community members, visiting agencies, staff, volunteers and officers. More broadly, we believe an inspiring and welcoming garden contributes to community wellbeing. Combining the practical and the aesthetic aspects of garden maintenance makes this role very satisfying for those who enjoy creating beautiful, peaceful and bountiful spaces, as well as neatness and order.

Key responsibilities
- Garden projects: Using vision, creativity and some project and budgeting management, consult with manager to plan and build garden beds, paths, and other garden features.
- Garden equipment: Bringing a good dose of responsibility, ensure tools and equipment are properly checked, used and stored, with particular attention to ensuring they are maintained in safe working order at all times.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)
- Knowledge and experience in plants, soils, seasonal maintenance and small gardening projects is required
- Confident using and caring for gardening tools and equipment
- Level of fitness to undertake gardening activities, including digging and lifting soil
- Good communication skills, both listening to and conveying information/ideas/suggestions

Capabilities and personal attributes

Manage Self: Shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively.

Act Ethically and with Integrity: Is reliable and trustworthy; supports a culture of integrity and professionalism; acts consistent with TSA vision, mission and values.

Show Respect: Understands and respects the rights and beliefs of others in a non-judgemental way.

Display Resilience: Remains open to new ideas and approaches; offers opinions and works through challenges constructively.

Influence Others: Utilises facts, knowledge and experience to support recommendations.

Work Collaboratively: Work as a supportive and cooperative team member, shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others.

Background check requirements

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Below is what is required for this role.
- As this role requires access to valuable equipment and at times, unsupervised entry to secure areas, it requires a Police Check
- In some states, this role is considered child-related and therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check

Personal information collected will be handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. The selection process will be fair ensuring the best person for the role and our team is selected.

Training Requirements

One of the many ways we care for people is by ensuring our workers are well equipped with the necessary knowledge to complete their role safely. To successfully undertake this role, the following training is required:

- Foundational training which includes an introduction to The Salvation Army, code of conduct training, work-safe and child-safe practices.
- Plus extended child-safe training if WWCC is required.

Work Health and Safety (WHS) considerations

We take Work Health Safety and well-being seriously at The Salvation Army. We want to ensure volunteers are fully informed and aware of key safety considerations. For this role, key considerations include (but not limited to):

- As this role requires long periods of standing and handling tools and equipment, Gardening Team Members will be required to wear comfortable, closed-toe, sturdy shoes and take regular breaks
- As this role requires use of powered equipment, it is important that electrical testing and tagging is regularly undertaken by a suitably qualified professional
- Some tools may pose an injury risk, so all instructions on safe operation of tools must be read and understood
- Before each use, ensure all equipment is safe, stable, maintained and working correctly
- To control the risk of trips and falls, ensure walking areas are kept tidy and clean and areas under development or maintenance are cordoned off
- Important to always ensure proper use of PPE and the PPE condition is maintained to a high standard
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check._