Casual Gardener - Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs

Right at Home (Australia); Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Right at Home Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs is seeking a reliable Casual Gardener to service clients in Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs. You will perform garden maintenance, mowing, pruning and general outdoor tasks at private homes to keep spaces safe and presentable.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, experienced in residential gardening, and comfortable working independently with elderly clients. Some travel within service areas and a courteous, professional approach are required.

Formación

• Reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Physically fit for outdoor manual tasks.
• Experienced in residential gardening and maintenance.
• Friendly, approachable and respectful with elderly clients.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Professional and committed to quality service.

Responsabilidades

• Mowing lawns and trimming grass edges.
• Weeding garden beds and removing unwanted vegetation.
• Pruning shrubs, hedges and small plants.
• Sweeping and clearing outdoor areas, pathways and driveways.
• Raking and removing fallen leaves and garden debris.
• Watering plants and maintaining garden beds.
• Performing general garden tidy-ups and basic maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting potential safety hazards.
• Ensuring gardening equipment is used safely and stored properly.
• Maintaining a professional and respectful approach in clients' homes.

Conocimientos

Reliable and punctual

Physically fit

Residential gardening experience

Friendly and respectful with elderly

Independent worker

Safety-conscious

Professional service

Educación

Horticulture certificate (desirable)

Herramientas

Lawn mower

Whipper snipper

Hedge trimmer

Leaf blower

Descripción del empleo

Casual Gardener - Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs

• Location: Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs, New South Wales

Right at Home Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs provides high-quality in-home care and assistance to clients across the Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) sectors. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve by providing reliable, compassionate and personalised support.

We are currently seeking a reliable, experienced and motivated Casual Gardener to join our team and assist our clients in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented outdoor spaces.

About the Role

As a Casual Gardener, you will provide gardening and basic outdoor maintenance services at clients' homes, helping older people and individuals living with disabilities maintain a comfortable, safe and pleasant home environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

Mowing lawns and trimming grass edges.

Weeding garden beds and removing unwanted vegetation.

Pruning shrubs, hedges and small plants.

Sweeping and clearing outdoor areas, pathways and driveways.

Raking and removing fallen leaves and garden debris.

Watering plants and maintaining garden beds.

Performing general garden tidy-ups and basic outdoor maintenance.

Identifying and reporting potential safety hazards around clients' properties.

Ensuring gardening equipment is used safely and stored appropriately.

Maintaining a professional and respectful approach when working in clients' homes.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable, punctual and dependable.

Physically fit and capable of performing outdoor manual tasks.

Experienced in residential gardening and general garden maintenance.

Friendly, approachable and respectful when interacting with elderly clients and people with disabilities.

Able to work independently and manage assigned tasks efficiently.

Safety-conscious and attentive to detail.

Professional and committed to providing quality services.

Availability and Location

Casual position with flexible working arrangements depending on client requirements.

Primarily Monday to Friday, with potential weekend work depending on service needs.

Must be located within or willing to travel approximately 30 minutes to our service areas across Sydney Central and Eastern Suburbs.

Availability to travel between clients' homes as required.

Preferred Skills

Updated CV/Resume.

Valid identification and proof of working rights in Australia.

National Police Check, preferably completed within the last 12 months.

Driver's licence.

Reliable access to transportation.

Smartphone with the ability to use mobile applications for work-related communication and service records.

Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

Certificate or qualification in Horticulture, Landscaping or a related field.

Experience providing gardening services to elderly clients or people with disabilities.

Knowledge of safe equipment handling and basic workplace health and safety practices.

Experience using gardening equipment such as lawn mowers, whipper snippers, hedge trimmers and blowers.

Own gardening tools and equipment (highly desirable).

Current First Aid and CPR certification (desirable).