Gardener | Retirement Village

Do you want to make a difference working to assist the lives of the elderly, building relationships and connections in a rewarding community?

About the role:

• Contract: Permanent Part-Time
• Work Hours: 2 consecutive set days between 8am - 3pm - set days can be discussed at interview 
• Hourly rate: $32.78 + Super 
• Location: Victoria Grange Retirement Community, Vermont South 

What’s on Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do. Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including:

• Flex-Up – work additional hours as available and boost your income
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days, up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (equal benefits for both parents), and access to a range of employee discounts for permanent employees

The Role

Come and join the team where we are leading the industry in driving our award-winning ‘Better Together’ model, raising the quality of living in our Aged Care and Retirement Villages.

We are currently looking for a Gardener to join our friendly team on a Part-Time basis.

As the Gardener, you will support residents’ wellbeing by maintaining attractive, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintaining gardens across the community, including:
  • Bush-style gardens
  • Front gardens and landscaped areas
• Pruning trees, hedges, and shrubs
• General garden upkeep, including weeding, mulching, and planting
• Ensuring outdoor areas are clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times
• Gurney (pressure) washing pathways and outdoor surfaces
• Monitoring plant health and reporting issues where required
• Delivering a high level of service to residents, visitors, contractors, and staff
• Working within health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment

About You

• Previous gardening or landscaping experience essential
• Provide photos/records of gardens you have maintained (portfolio or examples)
• Experience maintaining bush-style or residential gardens highly regarded
• Knowledge of plant care, pruning, and seasonal garden maintenance
• A service-focused attitude with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to obtain an NDIS Clearance Check if successful
• Fully vaccinated for 2026 Influenza (or willing to obtain) and COVID-19 (1-dose)

If you are looking for a rewarding role and a great work environment, apply now to help support our customers to thrive.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan