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Classification: Full-time, 38 hours per week
Location: IRT Illawarra
Applications close: 3 March 2024
We are looking for an experienced Qualified Gardener that has a demonstrated ability to deliver a high standard of gardening for our Illawarra sites.
Reporting to the Facilities Management Coordinator, you will perform garden maintenance and general maintenance at our IRT Illawarra locations.
Your work may include:
- General rounds, gardens and lawn care
- Removal of leaves, pruning and weeding
- Application of fertilizers and mulches
- Plant selection and planting
- Safe and correct use of all equipment
- Plant and Machinery Maintenance
- Adhock property and asset maintenance
To view a complete position description, CLICK HERE
Benefits for you:
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Access to free accredited training courses via our very own registered training organisation, IRT Academy
- Multiple career pathways
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness programs
- Smart phone, uniform, PPE & training provided
To be successful you will have:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Demonstrated experience in care of Lawns and Gardens
- Demonstrated experience in a general maintenance or trades background
- An unrestricted current drivers licence and the ability to travel to other IRT sites in the Sunshine Coast Region if required
- The ability to work flexible hours
- A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and follow work plans and programs
- The ability to use technology such as smart devices and computers
- Sound understanding of WH&S principles & practices
About IRT
At IRT, we have been caring for older Australians for over 50 years, providing aged care, home care and retirement living solutions to more than 9000 customers in NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians
How to Apply: If you feel this is the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply click the "Apply now" button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll be in touch to discuss your application.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.
