Employment Coach: Horticulture & Disability Support

CPL Corporation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑f​r

Job summary

Mylestones Solutions is seeking an Employment Support Worker to help connect people with disability to meaningful employment through community-based gardening and grounds maintenance. Based in Cairns, the role involves hands-on work with participants to build practical skills, confidence, and work readiness.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality garden services, with opportunities for career growth and a salary packaging option up to $15,900 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance.
• Great listening and respectful communication skills.
• A passion for people and a focus on great customer service.
• A commitment to working together to deliver great outcomes.
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we can help you get these).
• Driver’s licence and/or reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach supported employees to build skills, independence, and workplace capability.
• Using and maintaining gardening and horticultural equipment in line with safety requirements.
• Lead and supervise garden crew operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Monitor employee progress and performance, providing regular feedback and collaborating with stakeholders to support development outcome.
• Prepare quotations, assess customer requirements, and coordinate resources to deliver quality gardening and grounds maintenance services.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Grounds maintenance

Active listening

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening

Driver’s licence / reliable transport

Job description

Mylestones Solutions is seeking an Employment Support Worker to help connect people with disability to meaningful employment through community-based gardening and grounds maintenance. Based in Cairns, the role involves hands-on work with participants to build practical skills, confidence, and work readiness.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality garden services, with opportunities for career growth and a salary packaging option up to $15,900 per year.