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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
 

The Gardening Team Leader oversees all garden maintenance activities and associated garden projects, ensuring areas are safe and enjoyable for all community members, visiting agencies, staff, volunteers and officers. More broadly, we believe an inspiring and welcoming garden contributes to community wellbeing. Along with managing and leading a team of gardeners, this role draws on the Garden Team Leader’s practical and the aesthetic skills in garden maintenance, making this role very satisfying for those who enjoy working in a team to create beautiful, peaceful and bountiful spaces, as well as neatness and order.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee gardening activities

Applying a wealth of gardening knowledge and experience to oversee regular maintenance such as sweeping, raking, mowing, weeding, pruning, mulching, composting and watering, as well as ongoing seasonal tasks to keep the harvest garden productive and pest-free.

Garden projects

Using vision, creativity and some project and budgeting management, plan and oversee the building of garden beds, paths, and other garden features.

Garden equipment

Bringing a good dose of responsibility, ensure tools and equipment are properly checked, used and stored, with particular attention to ensuring they are maintained in safe working order at all times. Ensure team members are properly trained to use equipment safely and effectively.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required):

Experience in leading and managing others in day-to-day tasks as well as seeing projects through to completion

Knowledge and experience in plants, soils, seasonal maintenance and small gardening projects is required

Confident using and caring for gardening tools and equipment

Level of fitness to undertake gardening activities, including digging and lifting soil

Good communication skills, both listening to and conveying information/ideas/suggestions

Background check requirements:

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

As this role requires access to valuable equipment and at times, unsupervised entry to secure areas, access to confidential information, it requires a Police Check

In some states, this role is considered child-related and therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check

Time Required & Commitment:

As agreed with manager

Development opportunities with this role:

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and experience in garden maintenance and projects, thinking innovatively and expressing ideas, as well as leading and working with a team to achieve common goals

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.