At Windara, we provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability. We are looking for a Lawns & Gardens Lead who is passionate about outdoor work and mentoring a crew of Supported Employees in garden maintenance and lawn mowing.
Why Join Team Achieve?
Achieve Australia/Windara takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity makes Achieve a excellent place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are inclusive and welcome applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued. Achieve is committed to equal opportunities for all.
At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a for-purpose organisation, we are more than just a workplace—we are a community bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.
Reasonable adjustments
We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email (emailprotected) or call to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can participate in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.
Role Responsibilities
- Supervise, guide, and support a team of Supported Employees in garden maintenance tasks.
- Perform lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, and general garden upkeep at residential and commercial properties.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive work environment where Supported Employees can develop their skills.
- Train and mentor team members, fostering independence and confidence.
- Maintain and operate gardening equipment, ensuring safety standards are met.
- Communicate with clients to deliver high-quality service and meet expectations.
- Follow WHS guidelines and ensure compliance with all safety procedures.
To be successful in this role, you will need
- Passion for outdoor work and inclusion – a love for working outside and supporting people with disability.
- Experience in lawn and garden maintenance – previous leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license – ability to transport the crew and equipment to job sites.
- Strong communication and leadership skills – patience and the ability to adapt your training style to different learning needs.
- Commitment to safety – understanding of WHS guidelines and safe work practices.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude – someone who enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
Achieve Australia has supported people with disability for 70 years. Join our proud tradition. Achieve is a registered NDIS provider delivering integrated clinical, health, social, and disability services across Greater Sydney and the Northern Rivers regions in NSW.
What Sets Us Apart / Our Commitment
At Achieve, it’s more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day, and we support our staff in return. We value diversity and provide opportunities for everyone to be themselves. We offer salary packaging options, car leasing, free personal and financial counselling, paid leave and flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, regular training, and strong internal promotion pathways.
How to Apply
To register your interest, please click “Apply Now” and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For a copy of the role description or if you have questions, contact our team at (emailprotected) or.
Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, and right to work in Australia. Criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
Note: As this description may contain reference to a broader range of Achieve programs, details about specific services (including Windara Café, nursery, and other sites) are provided for context and may vary by location.
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