Manager - Landcare

LOCATION: Geelong, VictoriaEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, OngoingNOT FOR PROFIT: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits up to $2649 paJob Ref #909Hey You!genU is a leading organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and disadvantages through innovative programs and services. We are committed to creating inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As we continue to grow and expand our impact, we are seeking a motivated leader to join our team as a Landcare Manager.The Landcare Manager oversees operations of genU Landcare. This role supervises a dedicated team of staff and supported employees, by managing grounds maintenance, landscaping and specialist horticulture services across, but not limited to Geelong and the Bellarine.Key responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the day to day operations of genU Grounds Maintenance, Landcare and Nursery teams ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This includes coordinating activities, allocating resources, and supervise and support staff to meet productivity targets and customer expectations.
• Manage fleet, assets, maintenance and utilisation of all vehicles, machinery, and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organisational requirements.
• Develop comprehensive production and work schedules for Landcare operations, considering factors such as timelines, resource availability, customer specification.
• Ensure the division is utilising a customised employment approach to ensure growth, development and opportunities for Supported Employees.
• Manage all HR, OH&S and budgets for the division whilst working closely with he Director
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, to align Landcare operations with broader business goals and objectives, including new business and growth opportunities.

This is a full-time, ongoing position! A competitive salary is on offer - commensurate with experience.If you have any questions regarding the role or require a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role please email Katie Dorsett at recruitment@genu.org.auAbout You:Our ideal Landcare Manager will have a strong background in landscape & horticulture in addition to managing teams across multiple sites. A strong desire to build and maintain respectful positive relationships whilst displaying a high level of personal integrity and professionalism.Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing operational teams within public gardens and landscaping, or of a similar nature with transferable skills in a commercial environment.
• Current first Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance systems and OH&S regulations
• Competent computer skills (Word, excel, outlook and company databases and applications)
• Strong people management skills.
• Current Victorian driver's license
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or a willingness to obtain;
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion, or a willingness to complete.

For You!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 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.genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• 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. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact Jaime-Lee Demmer - Director Employment Services at or on 0439 203 412The closing date for this role is the 9th of May 2024, however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received. Apply today!