Green Fingers Gardener

Human Resources > Position Descriptions > Green Fingers Gardener

Authorised by Human Resources Officer

Revised Date:  06 June 2022

Key Responsibilities

•      Utilise a range of tools/equipment used in the gardening trade

•      Behave in a manner appropriate to standard workplace expectations

•      Abide by the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations Act 2004 and legislative requirements

•      Consider the safety and well-being of yourself and other colleagues before undertaking tasks

•      Perform tasks to the best of your capability ensuring they meet Green Fingers Gardening Services quality standards

•      Attend additional training where required

•      Notify your Supervisor of any concerns you may have regarding your colleagues, workplace or equipment

•      Ask your Supervisor or Support Worker for help when required

Child Safe Responsibilities

•       Kyeema holds a policy of zero tolerance to racism and has expectations that staff and volunteers will act on incidents of racism

•       Kyeema has systems to protect children from abuse, will take all allegations very seriously and will respond to them consistently in line with Kyeema’s policies and procedures

•       Kyeema is committed to promoting cultural safety of Aboriginal children, cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability

•       Kyeema is committed to ensuring the acceptance and inclusion of participants' and workers' gender identities

Duties Performed

•      Contribute as a team member in Occupational Health & Safety issues

•      Gardening maintenance including but not limited to mowing, weeding, pruning, hedging, edge trimming, rubbish removal, mulching and general tidy up

•      Preparation of gardening equipment including but not limited to loading and unloading equipment

•      Communicate with customers when required

Objective of role

Provide high quality gardening services to Kyeema and the community in a safe manner that meet the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations Act 2004.

Skills, Qualities and requirements required for position of Green Fingers Gardener

The following are a mix of qualities, skills and experience required for the position Green Fingers Gardener.

•      Must be eligible for the disability support pension

•      Must have Finding and keeping a job (CB employment) available in their NDIS plan

•      Must possess good work ethic and a willingness to learn

•      Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

•      Demonstrated ability to abide by Occupational Health & Safety Regulations

•      Ability to follow workplace policies and procedures