Gardener (Casual)

State of Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff Massages

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) invites applications for a casual Gardener to join our maintenance team across five campuses in the Victoria region. The role covers weeding, planting, pruning, lawn care and general tidying to keep CHRH grounds well presented and reflecting community pride.

You will work on site, follow policies and safe work practices for storing and using gardening tools, and you may enjoy flexible shifts with casual loading and superannuation as per applicable awards.

Qualifications

• Weeding, planting, pruning, lawn maintenance and tidying of grounds.
• Adherence to gardening safety policies and safe work practices.
• Ability to operate across multiple campuses as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of gardening services across CHRH campuses.
• Maintain presentable grounds reflecting community pride.
• Handle storage and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment according to policies.

Skills

Weeding

Planting

Pruning

Lawn maintenance

General grounds maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are currently accepting applciations for a Gardener to join the maintenance team, on a casual employment basis.Role Statement:The role of Gardener is an integral part of the maintenance team who works to achieve a high standard of presentation of grounds across each of the five campuses. The Gardener will undertake to provide a wide range of gardening services, such as weeding, planting, pruning, lawn maintenance and general tidying of grounds to ensure that CHRH campuses are well presented, reflecting organisational and community pride in the health service.The role will also ensure compliance with policies, protocols and safe work practices in storing, maintaining and usage of gardening tools and equipment.Details of Appointment: CasualSalary: Gardener - Dependent on experience (trade or unqualified), as per award + superannuationAbout CHRH:Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.How to Apply:Please complete your application by including a Cover Letter, Resume and responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the position description.Our Offering:At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.Our Employees Enjoy:Salary PackagingStaff MassagesFitness PassportFree Car ParkingFlexible working arrangements for some positionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Staff Wellness ProgramsAll appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check. Employee Working with Children Check and NDIS checks are required for some positions within the organisation.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.