Gardener (Casual)

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff Massages

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Wellness Programs

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is seeking a casual Gardener to join our maintenance team, responsible for high standards of grounds presentation across five campuses including Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health and Trentham Health.

The Gardener will carry out weeding, planting, pruning, lawn maintenance and general tidying, while ensuring compliance with safety policies and proper usage of gardening tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Weeding, planting, pruning, lawn maintenance, and general tidying of grounds across CHRH campuses.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safe work practices, and proper storage and use of gardening tools and equipment.

Job description

We are currently accepting applications 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:

Casual

Salary:

Gardener - Dependent on experience (trade or unqualified), as per award + superannuation

About 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.

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 Packaging
• Staff Massages
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All 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.

Applications close Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11.59pm