Assistant Gardener

Do you love being outside, working with your hands, and seeing instant results from your work? Are you a seasoned gardener, have a green thumb and a great attitude — we want to hear from you We are currently seeking a passionate and committed Assistant Gardener in a permanent part-time position. The Role This role is so much more than maintaining grounds and gardens. More importantly it's about the ability to connect with our residents and clients to provide care and support which is core to what we do on a day‑to‑day basis. You will be working under the guidance of the Head Gardener and will assist in ensuring all properties, grounds and gardens are maintained and presented well. Responsibilities Provide garden and ground keeping services including plant cultivation, plant identification, pruning, weed control, turf management and soil management. Assist with maintaining all gardens including landscaping, mowing, whipper snipping and hedging, water fountains are cleaned and maintained with fresh clean water. Assist with maintaining all entrances/exits, courtyards and gardens to an agreed standard of safety and appearance. Collect and remove garden waste, small tree branches and leaves, rubbish and spills to ensure clean, safe and presentable gardens. Ensure all outdoor furniture is kept clean, tidy and washed and displayed properly. Interact meaningfully with the residents and clients. Operate and maintain gardening machinery and equipment to required safety standards. About You You have a passion for all things horticulture. You are comfortable performing a variety of manual and outdoor tasks, including lifting, digging, and transporting garden materials. You take pride in your job and love the look of a pruned manicured garden. You are patient by nature and enjoy the company of seniors of varying needs. You understand the need for a sensory and lifestyle garden. Your understanding of the importance of assisting and supporting residents and clients to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle will see you excel in the role. You are committed to continuous improvement and keen to learn and develop. Requirements Certificate IV in Horticulture or similar. Some experience working in a professional horticultural environment. Willingness to learn about the needs of visitors and elderly residents that visit our gardens. Some horticultural knowledge, plant and herb identification skills. Ability and experience in the use of lawn mowers (including ride‑on), whipper snipers and hedging equipment. Initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision. Able to meet the physical requirements of the role. Basic computer skills (Office Word & Excel). Current satisfactory police check or NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain one). Hours of Work and Location Permanent part‑time position. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am – 3:30pm. Working across multiple BASScare sites, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Balwyn North & Glen Iris. Salary and Benefits $32.96 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Access to our generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging (increase your take‑home pay by packaging up to $15,900 of your annual salary plus further Meals and Entertainment benefits). Access to training and development. Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP). Free onsite parking and free uniform. Access to our amazing recognition and reward programme. Quarterly social functions. Supportive and inclusive team environment. Why Work With BASScare? BASScare has supported older adults in Boroondara for nearly 70 years. We offer a unique blend of aged care including residential care and retirement living, dementia services, community services, and home‑based care. Our team is proud to deliver high‑quality services that promote independence, inclusion, and dignity. How to Apply Attach your resume and your covering letter stating why you are a perfect fit for this position. BASScare would like to thank you for taking the time to submit your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr