• Full time, permanent | PBI salary packaging bonus | mobile phone
• Regular working hours | Monday to Friday | Lonsdale
• Opportunity to provide and receive training
• Inclusive and supportive team

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.
People with disability who live, work, and receive care from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

About the Role

This full time, permanent role is based at our Lonsdale depot and is part of the APG Horticulture team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of workers including people with a disability.
Other key responsibilities include:

• Support people with disabilities to achieve their workplace goals
• Use your qualifications to be part of a strong horticultural network
• Delegate tasks to the team and lead by example
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe workable condition
• Provide excellent service to all internal and external customers
• Identify areas of improvement to maintain high quality outcomes

About You

As an experienced landscaper / horticulturalist you will be looking to take the next step in your career. You will have excellent time management skills and problem-solving techniques as well as strong customer service and communication skills. You will also have a positive attitude and desire to support people with disability to achieve their workplace goals.
Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture
• Experience with irrigation repairs
• Experience in horticulture / grounds maintenance
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems

For this role the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford.

• A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
• Driver’s licence
• NDIS worker screening clearance, or other NDIS approved clearance to work in the disability sector
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What’s in it for you?

• Generous salary packaging: an ability to access a portion of your pre-tax salary to pay your mortgage, rent, utilities, car payments, school fees and other personal costs, reducing your taxable income
• The stability of a full-time, permanent position
• 4pm finish Monday to Thursday and a 2pm finish every Friday to support healthy work life balance
• Encouraging and supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Work for a well-respected, and established disability organisation
• Access to Bedford’s generous rewards and recognition program
• Gain a real sense of purpose as you see employees reach their potential and watch their independence grow
• Actively contribute to a positive culture through support and recognition

Applications close 7th October 2024. Apply Here

Bedford reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.
For a copy of the Position Description, please go to the careers page of our website at bedfordgroup.com.au/careers
If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Mitchell Lowe, Operations Manager on 0402 309 191 or email recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au. All enquires will be treated in confidence.

At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disabilities.

Please do not hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment on 08 8275 0211 or via email at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au to discuss any of your access needs. We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.