Supervisor
Job No:
FLO3869
Location:
North Parramatta
Are you someone who thrives on making a real difference in your community? Whether you have a background in horticulture, gardening or grounds maintenance, this role could be your next meaningful step!
The position available is:
- Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Working Monday to Friday
- Grade 5 (Supervisor) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $73k p.a. + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging
- Based at our North Parramatta site with travel required across Western Sydney
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Supervisor to support our team in delivering high-quality commercial grounds and garden maintenance services within our community businesses. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces. You will work with and alongside employees to meet contract service levels (including quality and time).
As the Supervisor (ADE) you will:
- Promote the delivery of safe, high-quality community business services aligned with contract requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily operations.
- Provide ongoing coaching, support and access to training for employees in the program.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and productive work culture, in line with Flourish Australia’s Code of Conduct, policies, contractual agreements and relevant legislation.
- Continually seek opportunities for improvement while facilitating a wide range of work place experiences and development opportunities for Supported Employees, encouraging their resilience and commitment to work.
- Attend regular meetings with the Flourish Australia Site Manager to provide updates, feedback and input to continuous improvement planning.
- Demonstrate competency in using and basic maintenance of products, tools and equipment relevant to operational activities.
- Adapt your communication style to suit different audiences and situations, with a strong focus on active listening and non-verbal communication.
Who we are
Flourish Australia operates social enterprises and community businesses with the purpose of creating sustainable employment, vocational and training opportunities for people with mental health issues. We work in local communities to help people on their mental health recovery journey. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
Aims of the Community Businesses
- Social: To create a recovery and reintegration pathway for people with mental health issues through various employment activities.
- Economic: To operate commercially sustainable businesses and to promote our reputation, our value and our growth in regional communities.
- Product: To deliver a range of quality services that meet the expectations and needs of existing and potential customers.
- Support: To increase awareness of mental health issues and to develop partnerships to support Flourish Australia’s Community Businesses ventures in regional communities.
You can find further information about Flourish Australia's Community Businesses here: https://www.flourishaustralia.org.au/business
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- Qualifications (Certificate III or above) in horticulture. A willingness to embark on a relevant qualification after completing of your probationary period may be considered.
- One years experience in a supervisory role.
- Competency in the use of (and basic maintenance of) light machinery and equipment typically used for gardening/grounds maintenance and vehicle washing.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a level of computer literacy
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of mental health issues and how providing a recovery-oriented service is of benefit to people.
For more information on what it means to be a Supervisor with Flourish Australia and full selection criteria, please read the Position Description.
For more information, please contact Darren Field, Site Manager. E: Darren.Field@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
About the Benefits
- Attractive remuneration equivalent to SES Award Grade 5 (Supervisor) $73k p.a.
- Extra tax savings with Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
- Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Generous leave provisions for full-time staff including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + 10 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Interviews held on a rolling basis, apply today!
