Garden Aid Team Leader – Permanent Part Time

You are passionate about supporting older people and people with a disability to live safely and independently for longer.  You love the outdoors and are great at working with people in a team environment.  This position will put a smile on your face.

Inner West Neighbour Aid is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Garden Aid Team Leader. The position requires someone who loves gardening, is versatile, enjoys working outdoors with a small team of volunteers and has a great outlook on life.

Inner West Neighbour Aid is a fully incorporated community organisation that provides social support and home maintenance services to older people, people with disabilities and their carers living in the Inner West.

The role of the Garden Aid Team Leader is to lead a team of “green-thumbed” volunteers in bringing gardens back to a stage where they are attractive, can be enjoyed safely and are manageable with minimal upkeep for eligible clients.

This position offers:

• Pay rate at Level 2 Pay Point 1 under the NSW Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHADS) Award
• 4 working days (30 hours) per week
• Staff training and on the job training

Ideally applicants will have:

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline or experience in the community care sector, horticulture or landscaping background or interest

• Sensitivity to culturally diverse communities and related issues

• An ability to work with minimal supervision as well as lead a small team of volunteer

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent organisational, time management skills and problem solving skills

• Moderate computer skills

• Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake same

•  Current NSW Drivers Licence and ability to drive manual vehicles

Applications must address the above selection criteria and include a cover letter and resume.  Applicants must be Australian Citizens or have an Australian working visa.  The preferred applicant will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.