Posted Thursday 24 July 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Friday 22 August 2025 at 1:59 pm
Help shape a welcoming, well-kept environment where residents feel at home.
At Levande, we’re committed to creating vibrant, supportive communities that help people live well. We’re currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Gardener to join our team full-time at The Village Swansea, one of our beautiful coastal retirement communities near Lake Macquarie.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take pride in your work and make a meaningful impact on the daily lives of our residents by keeping our outdoor spaces safe, clean, and beautifully presented.
About the Role
This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, with the following schedule:
- Mondays: 5:30 am – 1:36 pm (focused on rubbish bin placement and waste management)
- Tuesdays to Fridays: 8:00 am – 4:06 pm (standard gardening and groundskeeping duties)
As our Gardener, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the high presentation standards of our community. Your responsibilities will include:
- Mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, watering, and planting
- Maintaining gardens, lawns, paths, and communal outdoor areas
- Managing waste collection and bin placement on Mondays
- Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
- Responding to resident requests and supporting ad hoc gardening tasks
About You
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and is committed to creating well-kept, welcoming outdoor environments. You’ll ideally bring:
- At least 1 year of experience in gardening, groundskeeping, or landscape maintenance
- Solid knowledge of horticultural practices and plant care
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
- A warm, customer-friendly approach and good interpersonal skills
- Physical capacity to carry out manual tasks (lifting up to 15kg)
Experience in residential communities, retirement villages, schools, or commercial grounds is highly regarded.
What’s in it for you?
- Flexibility that fits your life – Enjoy stable, weekday hours
- ‘My Day’ – An extra day off each year for your personal wellbeing
- We Shine Savings – Access exclusive discounts from top brands
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 20 weeks to spend with your new arrival
- Grandparents Leave – Time off to share special moments with your grandkids
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for you and your family
- Study Support – Paid study leave to help you grow
- Go1 Learning Library – On-demand access to 100,000+ learning resources
- We Shine Recognition – Celebrate and be celebrated by your peers and leaders
- We Connect Referral Program – Refer a friend and get rewarded
Why Join Levande?
At Levande, you’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contribution is genuinely valued. You’ll work in a picturesque lakeside setting, helping create a community that feels like home for our residents, and a workplace you’ll enjoy coming to every day.
Apply today to join the team at The Village Swansea and take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding career.
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