V- Gardening at The Salvation Army

Sale, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Garden Maintenance, Team Leadership, Project Management, Budgeting, Plant Knowledge, Soil Management, Equipment Maintenance, Communication Skills, Seasonal Gardening, Pest Control

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. looking after garden The Gardening Team Leader oversees all garden maintenance activities and associated garden projects, ensuring areas are safe and enjoyable for all community members, visiting agencies, staff, volunteers and officers. More broadly, we believe an inspiring and welcoming garden contributes to community wellbeing. Along with managing and leading a team of gardeners, this role draws on the Garden Team Leader’s practical and the aesthetic skills in garden maintenance, making this role very satisfying for those who enjoy working in a team to create beautiful, peaceful and bountiful spaces, as well as neatness and order. Key responsibilities: Oversee gardening activities Applying a wealth of gardening knowledge and experience to oversee regular maintenance such as sweeping, raking, mowing, weeding, pruning, mulching, composting and watering, as well as ongoing seasonal tasks to keep the harvest garden productive and pest-free. Garden projects Using vision, creativity and some project and budgeting management, plan and oversee the building of garden beds, paths, and other garden features. Garden equipment Bringing a good dose of responsibility, ensure tools and equipment are properly checked, used and stored, with particular attention to ensuring they are maintained in safe working order at all times. Ensure team members are properly trained to use equipment safely and effectively. Qualifications and skills (desired/required): Experience in leading and managing others in day-to-day tasks as well as seeing projects through to completion Knowledge and experience in plants, soils, seasonal maintenance and small gardening projects is required Confident using and caring for gardening tools and equipment Level of fitness to undertake gardening activities, including digging and lifting soil Good communication skills, both listening to and conveying information/ideas/suggestions Background check requirements: Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role: As this role requires access to valuable equipment and at times, unsupervised entry to secure areas, access to confidential information, it requires a Police Check In some states, this role is considered child-related and therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check Time Required & Commitment: As agreed with manager Development opportunities with this role: This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and experience in garden maintenance and projects, thinking innovatively and expressing ideas, as well as leading and working with a team to achieve common goals The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our Careers Site here.

Responsibilities

Oversee all garden maintenance activities and lead a team of gardeners to ensure safe and aesthetic community spaces. Plan and execute garden projects including the construction of beds and paths while managing equipment safety.