Supervisor - Grounds & Garden Maintenance
Job No:
FLO4047
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
- Attractive salary 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
Flourish Australia are seeking a hands-on and proactive Supervisor to support our team in delivering high-quality commercial grounds and garden maintenance services within our community businesses. You will lead teams of employees accessing the Community Business Supported Employment program to carry out their work on commercial contracts, providing them with vocational skills and support so they can transition into and maintain meaningful open employment.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Promote a positive and inclusive work culture aligned with Flourish Australia's values.
- Continually seek opportunities for improvement while facilitating a wide range of work place experiences and development opportunities for 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.
- Adapt your communication style to suit different audiences and situations, with a strong focus on active listening and non-verbal communication.
Our ideal candidate will bring:
- A collaborative and empathetic approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and ethical conduct.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications (Certificate III or above) in horticulture.
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Competency in using and maintaining gardening/grounds maintenance equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of mental health issues.
For more information on what it means to be a Supervisor with Flourish Australia and full selection criteria, please read the Position Description.
Benefits
- Attractive remuneration equivalent to SES Award Grade 5 (Supervisor) $73k p.a.
- 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)
- Extra tax savings with Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
- Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- 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)
About Us
Flourish Australia operates social enterprises and community businesses that create sustainable employment and training opportunities for people with lived experience of mental health issues. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
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.
You can find further information about Flourish Australia's Community Businesses here: https://www.flourishaustralia.org.au/business
For more information, please contact Darren Field, Site Manager. E: Darren.Field@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
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!
