• One of Australia’s leading housing services
• Great workplace culture and a progressive Organisation
• Innovative and energetic team 

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Groundskeeper to be responsible for the provision of all garden works to ensure compliance with our Unison portfolio contract requirements. 

Would you like to work for a leading housing services provider? If you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued, then we would love to hear from you!

About Unison

Unison is a not for profit organisation that provides a diverse range of housing services across Victoria, including social housing, affordable housing, transitional housing and owners’ corporation services. 

We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value, and a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community. 

Unison also assists over 3500 people each year who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About the role

You will be required to work alongside our existing groundskeeper team performing general grounds maintenance. Reporting to the Social Enterprise Manager your duties will include a variety of tasks such as the below:

• Provide reliable gardening service to all Unison portfolio
• Pruning, hedging, weeding, brush cutting, planting, litter and leaf removal;
• Ensure garden and grounds areas are kept up to high standard.
• All round, general ground and garden maintenance.

As we continue to grow, you will be rewarded with career development opportunities, strong leadership and a team environment.

About you

To make this role a success, we are seeking a person who:

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence;
• Demonstrated experience in general gardening and an understanding of Horticultural Machinery Operation;
• A sound knowledge of best horticultural practices;
• Plant knowledge in identification & growing conditions;
• Good communication and presentation skills both written and verbal to allow professional interaction with staff, tenants and community;
• A high customer service focus and strong work ethic
• Strong focus on safety, environment and quality.

On Offer

• Permanent, Part time (0.8FTE) position 
• Salary $24.97 per hour (plus superannuation)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
• Supportive working arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling
• Access to the Unison Social Club

further details

• A position description is attached.
• This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will review applications as they come in so if you meet the requirements of this role, please APPLY immediately. 
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check. 

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.