AddressThis is a permanent role that offers the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our community by maintaining our hospital grounds to the highest standards. If you have a passion for horticulture, a commitment to excellence, and the desire to work in a supportive team environment, apply now to join our dedicated team at John Hunter Hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Gardener With Certificate
Remuneration: $29.78 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ496852
Location: Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital
The role:
As a Gardener, you will showcase your expertise in grounds maintenance, focusing on John Hunter Campus and Wansey Dialysis Centre grounds at Charlestown. You'll collaborate with a skilled team of three qualified Gardeners, reporting directly to the Head Gardener daily, as well as to the Engineering management. John Hunter Engineering Department, a dynamic team of fifty-one, oversees all maintenance duties on the campus in a supportive and collaborative environment. This position operates from 6:00 to 14:57, over a nine-day fortnight.
The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated skills, experience, and qualifications in garden and grounds maintenance. A team player with a positive outlook, you should thrive in both collaborative settings and when working independently. Opportunities for internal training through the MyHealth learning system, complemented by a comprehensive Hunter New England Health orientation upon starting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Mowing, weeding, pruning, fertilising, and spraying as required for garden and grounds maintenance.
- Ensuring gardening plants and equipment are well-maintained and safe.
- Adhering to all health and safety regulations, including the use of PPE as necessary.
- Collaborating in the upkeep of facility exteriors and ensuring cleanliness of carparks, paths, walkways, and gardens.
- Keeping Health Service grounds free from litter and debris for safety.
- Fulfilling additional duties as assigned by the Head Gardener, JHH Planning Maintenance Coordinator, or Engineering Manager.
- Maintaining cooperative relationships with management, trades staff, and hospital personnel.
Where you'll be working:
This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Benefits:
- ADO's each month (for full time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Holds a completed Certificate III in Horticulture or other qualification deemed equivalent.
- Previous experience with gardens and grounds maintenance.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willing and able to travel for work purposes.
Need more information?
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Applications Close: Monday, 15th July 2024
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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