Disability Support Worker / Gardener

• Are you a Disability Support Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity?
• Do you have a passion for gardening maintenance and the outdoors?
• Are you interested in building independence in people with a Disability.
• VMCH Green Team have an opportunity for you.

About VMCH Green Team

Green Team is a social enterprise designed to get people started in the gardening industry. A program of on-the-job training and hands-on experience has been designed with the intent at its conclusion of providing the means for participants to work successfully in mainstream employment.  This is a full-time position Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm reports to the Team Leader – Green Team. 

About the role

VMCH Green Team is seeking the services of an enthusiastic person who has a passion for gardens while mentoring and skill developing people with a disability. If you are looking for a role with responsibility, want to be part of a dynamic and hardworking team, then this is a great opportunity for you. You will be working with a supportive team that is looking to encourage long term career development.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Mentoring and skill development of our participants
• Mowing and edging of lawn areas, seasonal and regular pruning
• Application of herbicide, insecticide, and fertilizer
• Soft landscaping works as needed: planting, mulching and irrigation repairs.
• Capacity to work with individuals from all backgrounds, ages and of varying ability.
• Personal qualities of empathy, compassion, patience, and integrity.

About you

Experience And Qualifications

• Certificate IV Disability, Individual Support or Community sector.
• Knowledge and interest in gardening maintenance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check – or willingness to obtain.
• Valid full Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR or willingness to obtain.

Skills And Abilities

• Be physically fit and able to undertake manual duties.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.
• Working as part of a team as well as independently
• Good communication skills
• An interest in mentoring
• Take pride in your work.

We Provide 

• Uniform
• PPE 
• All tools      
• Must be able to get yourself to and from work.  

If you have the passion, skill and experience APPLY NOW for this rewarding role.    We offer a competitive salary and Not for Profit salary packaging.  Interviews will commence immediately!

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave

 Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying:

https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/

 About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.