Gardener

About Luxe Care:

Luxe Care is a leading and fast-growing boutique home care organisation providing high quality in-home care services for older people living across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. We come highly recommended by our clients and care staff due to our support, engagement, commitment to professionalism and genuine care.

Our values: Trust • Respect • Empathy • Open Minded • Integrity

About the role:

As a Gardener, you will be responsible for providing gardening support to our clients at their homes. You are someone who has their own vehicle which is able to transport some gardening equipment and tools (must have your own), can travel in and around, between client homes throughout the day and is passionate and understanding for providing support to the elderly that require assistance.

This is a casual position working directly for Luxe Care, supporting our North West Region (Preston, Essendon, Northcote, Heidelberg, Reservoir etc). We are seeking someone who is available to work between 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required when needed.

We are looking for people who have experience:

• General garden maintenance – hedging, pruning of trees and shrubs, lawn mowing and edging
• Weed control
• Fertilising and mulching
• Planting and laying turf
• General gardening maintenance

About you:

• A current driver’s license, access to a registered, insured and well-presented car is a must for this job
• Much have your own gardening equipment and tools
• Previous gardening experience (experienced gardener)
• Must be able to work independently
• Trade background/qualifications preferred
• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft suite and asset management/ordering systems and have access to a smartphone
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills

The right to work in Australia (Mandatory)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Mandatory)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) Mandatory
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate (Mandatory)

Working with us:

As an employee of Luxe Care, not only will you be part of an organisation that makes a real impact on people’s lives, but you will also be offered a range of benefits such as:

• Competitive pay rates.
• An Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive, knowledgeable and friendly team.
• A work environment which encourages wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Ongoing communication and consultation on matters that are important to you.

If this sounds like the role for you, send your resume and cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for our team.

Luxe Care Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

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