V- Gardening

About the role

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. looking after garden 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.

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

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