• Location: Burleigh Heads Gold Coast
• Full time position: 38 hours per week

Aruma puts our customers first. We need you - staff who are brave, bold, and who dare to think differently. Stand out and join us today!

At Aruma, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our Aruma team.

Our Aruma team is an incredible bunch of people. They're bold, brave and courageous. They see possibilities where others may not. They stand up for the things that matter and stand together as a team. And while they're serious about human rights, they have a knack for finding joy in life - even in the most unexpected places.

About the Role:

You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive business enterprise that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to be employed alongside other trade-skilled team members, to maintain a wide variety of sites across the Gold Coast and surrounding locations for our commercial clients. You will be hands on, leading the team from the front with a variety of gardening tasks, grounds maintenance and cleaning.

The environment is extremely supportive and friendly, and the role offers the opportunity to lead, guide and motivate.

We are keen to get started, so interviews will commence as applicants are identified!

What you need to be successful in this role…

• Effective verbal and written communication with ability to adapt communication as appropriate to their audience.
• Negotiation skills, able to resolve conflict and assess when to escalate issues.
• A high level of physical fitness to meet the manual handling and environmental requirements of the position.
• Uses problem solving and technical skills to solve maintenance, contract, and scheduling issues.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to prioritise work of a small team.

Skills and Experience which will make you stand out

Must have's OR Essential

• A demonstrated commitment to the Aruma Code of Conduct.
• A minimum Cert III in a trade and/or horticulture certificate; or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children check
• National Police Check
• A White Card and practical understanding of WHS requirements.
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A current driver's license
• Physical fitness to meet manual handling requirements

Nice to have's OR Desirable

• Formal team leadership training and/or equivalent knowledge and experience with demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff.
• Experience with working with people with disabilities, particularly in a service provision context.
• A confirmation record of COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 & 2).

Be part of this dedicated, collaborative team and make a difference! We offer the benefits of flexibility, a competitive salary, the option of salary packaging up to $15,990 and career development opportunities.

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

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Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment and criminal history checks.