**Kindness l Care l Respect**
Looking to build your career in a sector that brings life to older Australians? At Aveo, we are proud to be of service to our residents, creating a community environment that feels like home and enables residents to be their best self through their later life journey.
**About the role**:
- This is a permanent part-time role working Monday-Thursday 8-4pm
- You will be responsible for the maintenance of all village gardens including weeding, mowing, hedging, pruning, mulching and green waste removal
- Attend to any gardening & maintenance requests by leaders and residents
- Ensure all community spaces are free of rubbish, debris and are safe for our community and visitors
- Complete additional ad-hoc tasks around the community as needed
- You'll enjoy building strong relationships with the residents so they can enjoy well-maintained outdoor areas.
**About you**:
- Previous experience in outdoor gardening, landscaping, maintenance, handyperson or nursery roles (highly desired)
- Current Police Check certificate (required, but if you do not possess one, we can complete for you)
- Valid driver's licence (required)
- Current COVID-19 Vaccinations up-to-date
**What we offer**:
- **Enjoy a long weekend off, every week**:
- Up to 8 weeks Parental Leave
- Ability to purchase additional Annual Leave
- **Employee Referral Program, earning you up to $1000**:
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team in an elite & prestigious community
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Join a leading retirement communities operator
- Be part of an organisation focused on innovation and support
**About Aveo**:
Aveo is a leading and trusted owner, operator and manager of retirement communities across Australia. Aveo's philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to grow with older Australians by inspiring greater living choices. We currently do so for over 12,000 residents across 90 plus retirement communities across Australia. Aveo's vision is to be Australia's leading and most innovative seniors living provider. Our mission is to honour and serve the residents through Kindness, Care and Respect.
**Next Steps**:
- Invite to Interview
- Vetting & Medicals
- Job Offer
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
**Salary**: $30.79 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Melrose Park, SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable with the hourly rate of $30.79 + super?
- Aveo are formally requesting that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Are you comfortable with meeting this expectation?
- Do you have a criminal charge, conviction or finding of guilt against you for an offense against any law? If yes, please give further information below.
- Are you willing to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process? This will be paid for by Aveo.
- Are you aware of any circumstance regarding your health or capacity to work, which may impact your ability to perform the duties of the position?
**Experience**:
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person