Belong Blue Mountains (Belong BM) is a community-based, non-government, not-for-profit organisation providing and maintaining a diverse range of community services, programs, projects, events and activities in response to both government funding service priorities and the identified needs within our local communities of service.

About the Job

We are looking for a friendly, self-starter with gardening and maintenance experience to join our Aged, Chronic Care and Allied Health team, full time or part time, providing general garden maintenance and minor maintenance for clients of our ASSIST Home Maintenance service. An understanding of the needs of older people in our community and people living with a disability is also an important part of this role. Award Level 2: Gardening and Landscaping Services (2010). Charity sector tax concessions available, uniform, tools & equipment, and work ute provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing gardening and maintenance services.
• Discussing and assessing individual client needs in order to set up a tailored garden plan for the client.
• Completing site risk assessments and complying with WHS policy, procedures and safe work practices.

Key Skills

• Mowing and edging
• Hedge Trimming
• Pruning and minor tree work
• Weeding
• General garden maintenance
• Computer/tablet use

Physical Demands and Role Requirements

This position requires extensive physical activity eg: frequent lifting and turning, working at heights.

To work with Belong BM and so we can meet our funding requirements, you will need to have (or be willing to get) triple vaccinations for Covid-19, working with children check, and a police check.

Key Attributes

• Compassionate and understanding of the needs of vulnerable community members
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Work collaboratively with colleagues including sharing resources, skills, energy and ideas
• Capacity to maintain effective working relationships with Belong BM staff, contractors and service partners
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines by completing tasks as they’re assigned
• Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn
• Ability to adapt to changes as they come through

Essential Criteria

• Experience in this type of job role: minimum 2 years
• Requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade
• Practical knowledge of plants plus experience in using general garden machinery
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to this role
• Skills in general gardening and maintenance and an understanding of applying quality control techniques
• Good project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment
• A genuine desire to serve the needs of customers with a strong personal responsibility for achieving customer satisfaction
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• High integrity and honesty in all dealings
• Current Driver’s License

To apply

For a full Position description please go to our website on https://www.belongbm.org.au/positions-vacant. For enquiries please ring Patricia Kerry on 4782 1117 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Gardener - Community Services enquiry via EthicalJobs. Please ensure your application includes your resume and cover letter addressing each essential criteria separately, as listed in the position description in writing.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

More About Belong Blue Mountains

Belong Blue Mountains is grounded in a community development and person-centred framework and holds true to the social justice principles of: access, participation and equity.

We advocate on behalf of vulnerable community members and promote the development of initiatives and support networks, in order to enhance individual opportunities and strengthen community resilience.

We work to create a community where people are heard, supported, respected, valued, connected and visible.