**Are you retired or semi retired? Do you love gardening and are looking for something to keep you occupied? This could be the job for you.**
**We are seeking a keen gardener with great interpersonal skills who can maintain the lawns the garden beds at our facility and also the gardens at some of our clients homes on a casual basis.**
**About us**:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary care and support for people of all backgrounds, at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland.
Our dedicated workforce of nearly 1800 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day. They bring our vision to life - helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.
As a member of the Lutheran Services team, you will enjoy a great work-life balance, generous benefits, flexible arrangements and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.
**About the role**:
As our casual Gardener you will be responsible for:
- Complete maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the services' and clients homes as outlined within their packages.
- Ensure equipment and garden materials are utilised in a responsible and safe manner.
- Ensure any work undertaken is within the scope of expertise of this role and refer any additional work back to the Home Service Manager.
- Assisting the service coordinator to maintain appropriate communication with carers and family members nominated by the client.
- Work to reduce risk and bring new risks to the attention of the service coordinator.
- Undertaking administrative duties associated with the role.
**About you**:
Critical to your success in this role will be the proven ability to demonstrate:
- Experience and a keen interest in gardening.
- A high level of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Your ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
- Respect and responsiveness to client needs.
- Well maintained, clean & reliable vehicle with full comprehensive insurance.
- A willingness to work with non-traditional approaches to service delivery for older people.
**_What we can offer you:_**
A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication and performance.
You will receive:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to salary packaging
- Good work life balance
- Mileage allowance
- Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT and home appliances
- Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.
Enquiries welcome to Ann Hopper on 07 46874880
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