Posted Sunday 11 January **** at 1:00 pm | Expires Friday 13 February **** at 12:59 pm
Are you someone who finds joy in tending to plants & creating peaceful outdoor spaces
Do you love the idea of bringing beauty & calm to a community of independent living seniors?
If you've got a green thumb and a caring nature, we'd love to welcome you to our team
About Keyton
With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia's leading owner and operator of retirement living communities.
Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We L ead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also.
We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.
Keyton Perks & Benefits
Generous leave entitlements, including 4x wellbeing leave days
Training and working with a supportive and fun team
Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
Career development and growth opportunities
Employer referral program
Reward & Recognition Services
Employee Deals
Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
Unmind mental wellbeing app access
Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents
Your Day on A Page
We are excited to announce that our lovely team at Woodlands Park are currently seeking an enthusiastic, committed, customer focused Gardener to join them on full time basis.
Located in the historic township of Berwick, Woodlands Park retirement village is more than just a workplace—it's a serene, beautifully landscaped community where your passion for gardening can truly flourish.
As part of our team, you'll help maintain and enhance the natural beauty of the village, creating spaces that residents love to enjoy.
The successful candidates will be required to deliver garden and ensuring the village is properly kept for the enjoyment of the residents.
Reporting to the Village Manager, your duties will include:
Looking after the shared garden spaces and general garden maintenance
Mowing and whipper snipping
Planting, watering, weeding, spraying, pruning, and clearing leaves
Managing green waste
Keeping tools and equipment in good shape
About you
The successful candidate will have the following:
Demonstrated experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture (minimum 3 years preferred)
Current Australian Driver's Licence
Ride-on mowing experience (highly regarded)
Strong knowledge of native plants, including selection, care, and propagation
A genuine interest in assisting the independent living seniors
Skilled in pruning, planting, soil preparation, pest and disease management
Experience operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment safely
Attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of garden presentation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills for interacting with residents and staff in a friendly, professional manner
Knowledge of safe work practices and commitment to workplace health and safety
Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
Ready to Join the Fun?
Because you'll be around our residents each day, it's important that you enjoy chatting with people and have a kind, helpful attitude.
So, if you love the outdoors and want to make a real difference in a lovely community, we'd love to hear from you
Apply now and be a part of something truly special.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below.
In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Gardener opportunity and explain how your skills, qualifications and interests align with our requirements.
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining.
For selected role, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.
At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger.
We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs.
Inclusion sets us all up for success.
We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.
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