Gardener - Woodridge

**About us**:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality and contemporary support and accommodation for older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship. We are present at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland.

Our dedicated workforce of nearly 1800 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day. They bring our vision to life - helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.

As a member of the Lutheran Services team, you will enjoy a great work-life balance, generous benefits, flexible arrangements and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Bordering on Karawatha Forest, Trinder Park Aged Care is a 52-acre bushland retreat with leafy green natural beauty, attracting vibrant birdlife and wallabies.

**About the role**:
As our Garden Maintenance person you will be responsible for:

- Complete maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the services including lawns and upgrading of some garden beds
- Ensure equipment and garden materials are utilised in a responsible and safe manner.
- Ensure any work undertaken is within the scope of expertise of this role
- Work to reduce risk and bring new risks to the attention of the service coordinator.
- Undertaking administrative duties associated with the role.

**This is a permanent, part time role, three days per week.**

**About you**:
Critical to your success in this role will be the proven ability to demonstrate:

- Extensive experience working in home or commercial gardening.
- A high level of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Your ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
- Respect and responsiveness to client needs.
- A willingness to work with non-traditional approaches to service delivery for older people.

**What we can offer you**:
A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication and performance.

You will receive:

- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to salary packaging
- Good work life balance
- Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT and home appliances
- Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.

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