Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Company description:

Karingal St Laurence Limited

Job description:

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU is looking for a Ground Maintenance Supervisorto join the team in Norlane! This role supports people living with a disability to learn new skills, develop confidence and flourish in a supportive workplace. The Ground Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on role that is responsible for leading a team of 2-3 supported employees to perform ground maintenance work at a variety of different sites.

Each day presents new challenges, and it is the Supervisor's responsibility to use their skills and experience to find the best ways to keep everyone engaged and motivated while at work. Also, part of this role may involve working alongside another supervisor in a team of 2 that is responsible for all maintenance matters, including the general care of all grounds at one of our large customer sites.

This is a Full-Time, Ongoing position based in Norlane (VIC) and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on position which requires you to assist our employees with varying abilities to reach their full potential.

You will need the following:

• Relevant Industry qualifications or previous experience in a similar role
• Experience leading small teams and supervising work
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in job well done.
• Hardworking, motivated, and punctual attitude
• A patient and caring disposition and the ability to make people feel at ease
• A strong team focus with the ability to engage and motivate employees
• Follow all safety guidelines and enforce safe operations
• Willingness to work alongside people of all abilities
• High level written, computer, and verbal communication skills
• NDIS Screening Workers Check clearance.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion.

Please click here for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day. 

• Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.  
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health. 
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits. 
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI. 
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period!

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. To obtain further information on this role or if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Darren Nelson on 0477 010 *** or at *************@genu.org.au.

This role closes on the 29th of March 2024 however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.