3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsWho we are:At Minda, we empower people living with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives by providing tailored support that helps them achieve their personal health, wellbeing, and life goals. Our services include supported independent living accommodation, allied health and therapy services, community engagement programs, and respite options.Join Minda’s Envirocare Team supporting our Nursery OperationsThe Opportunity:Minda’s Envirocare team provides grounds maintenance services across Minda sites and externally, within the wider community. To support our garden nursery operations, we are looking for an experienced Nursery Operations Support Worker to work on a casual basis.Key Responsibilities:Mentor, supervise and direct supported employees working in the nursery.Maintain a well-presented Nursery ensuring tunnels and work areas meet quality standards.Undertake plant care and maintenance and prepare plants for sale.Maintain tools and equipment and ensure safe storage of chemicals.Undertake irrigation system maintenance and repairs as required.Complete documentation including progress notes and incidents.What we are looking for:Significant experience in horticulture, preferably in a nursery environment.A patient and supportive outlook, with ability to coach, mentor, and direct others.Strong time management skills to ensure planning and execution of required works.Understanding of safe handling of chemicals and horticultural equipment.Friendly, approachable and able to build great relationships and a positive team.Experience within the disability or similar sectors.Desirable:A Certificate III in Horticulture is desirable.If you are ready to take this step:With a supportive and collaborative team culture, we are looking for someone approachable, supportive and hardworking, who genuinely cares about making a difference to others. If this is you, please reach out!Follow the prompts to apply via the Minda Website, where you can also view the position description. Inquiries to ivan.dargie@minda.asn.auApplications close 5 May 2025.Minda recognises that diversity in our workforce better equips us to support our clients’ individualised aspirations and goals. So, if you’re a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background or unique in any other way we would love to hear from you.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesCivic and Social Organizations
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