
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Flourish Australia
Posted 13 days ago
Are you looking for a career change that delivers positive social impact to your community? If so, apply today to join Flourish Australia's growing Community Businesses team in St Marys!
Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
Working Monday to Friday
Attractive salary of $71k p.a. + 11.5% Super + Not-for-Profit Tax-Free Salary Packaging
Based at our St Marys site with travel required across Western Sydney
About You
This role would suit someone who has a background in:
Cleaning, horticulture, gardening, grounds maintenance OR
Community services or a strong interest in moving into the community services sector
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have a passion for improving the outcomes for the people of your local community.
Be a 'hands-on' person who will lead by example using your supervisory skills and experience where compassion, instilling a strong code of conduct and respect for diversity are key to success.
Bring your excellent communication skills to this role with a demonstrated ability to adapt your communication style to suit the audience and situation. This role will require you to be adept at listening, conveying information and at noticing and responding to non-verbal cues.
Adaptability and a willingness to develop through self-directed learning and/or short courses will also be essential to contribute to the success of new contracts.
This position also has a hands-on component that requires Supervisors to work with and alongside employees and to assist the team to meet the production targets.
For more information on what it means to be a Supervisor with Flourish Australia, please click through to the job advertisement to find the position description.
About the Benefits
Attractive remuneration package
Extra tax savings with Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
Generous leave provisions for full-time staff including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + 10 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
Who we are
Flourish Australia operates social enterprises and community businesses with the purpose of creating sustainable employment, vocational and training opportunities for people with mental health issues. We work in local communities to help people on their mental health recovery journey.
Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications (Certificate III or above) relevant to our current and emerging community business operations including horticulture, cleaning, vehicle washing, light mechanics. A willingness to embark on a relevant qualification after completing of your probationary period may be considered.
One years experience in a supervisory role.
Competency in the use of (and basic maintenance of) light machinery and equipment typically used for gardening/grounds maintenance and vehicle washing.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a level of computer literacy
Current Australian Driver’s Licence (manual).
Interviews held on a rolling basis, apply today!
About Flourish Australia
RichmondPRA is now Flourish Australia. Our new name reflects our fundamental and enduring commitment to people’s mental health and wellbeing, supporting them to thrive and live a contributing life.
For over 60 Years Flourish Australia has supported, assisted and encouraged people’s mental recovery and wellbeing. Over this time many thousands of people’s lives have changed for the better. Today through 64 locations we are assisting over 4200 people with their recovery and achievement of wellbeing.
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