SBAT Support Mentor - Horticulture Program

Gre8 Pty Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work supporting youngpeople

Supportive team environment

Outdoor mentoring

Job summary

Gre8 Pty Ltd in Geelong seeks a hands-on team member to support students in a School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) Horticulture program. The role is two days a week (Monday and Tuesday initially) and involves guiding learners aged 15–18 within a practical horticulture setting while assisting trainers and maintaining a safe, engaging workplace.

You will assist with planting, pruning, weeding and garden maintenance, adapt tasks to learning needs, and help keep progress records and

Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people, trainees or people with additional support needs.
• Has horticulture, landscaping or outdoor maintenance experience.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to build positive relationships and work within a team.
• Must have Working with Children Check and a valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support SBATs in daily horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and garden maintenance.
• Assist with student engagement and behaviour guidance.
• Adapt tasks and communication styles to suit diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment that encourages skill development and confidence.
• Monitor progress and maintain records of training and achievements.

Skills

Youth work

Horticulture

People skills

Team player

Communication

Working with Children Check

Driver's Licence

Job description

Gre8 provides a range of services in Logistics, Bakery, Employment Opportunities for SBAT’s (School Based Apprentices & Traineeships), a SLES (School Leavers Employment Service) program called Capable Me and Consulting services.

We are seeking a supportive, reliable and hands-on team member to assist students within our School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) Horticulture program.

This role is two days a week (Monday and Tuesday initially) and involves supporting young people aged 15–18 in a practical horticulture environment while assisting trainers and helping maintain a safe, positive and engaging workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Support SBATs in daily horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and garden maintenance.
• Assist with students engagement and behaviour guidance.
• Adapt work tasks and communication styles to suit a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment that encourages skill development and confidence.
• Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records of training and achievements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and accessibility standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people, trainees or people with additional support needs; and/or
• Has horticulture, landscaping, gardening or outdoor maintenance experience
• Is calm, approachable and able to build positive relationships
• Can work within a team environment
• Has good communication and problem-solving skills
• Working with Children Check.
• Driver's Licence

What We Offer

• Meaningful work supporting young people
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to combine practical outdoor work with mentoring