Gardener Level 1

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2027
Position Classification: Gardener with Certification
Remuneration: $63,567.06 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667492
Location: John Hunter Hospital 
Closing Date: Sunday 05 July 2027

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
 

Grow your career while helping create safe, welcoming healthcare environments. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining beautiful gardens and grounds, and have a knack for practical maintenance tasks, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

About the Team

You'll become part of a collaborative and respectful maintenance team that works together to keep our healthcare facility operating at its best. Our staff are approachable, supportive and always willing to lend a hand when needed. Communication flows easily across the team, creating an environment where everyone works together to achieve shared goals.

No task is too big or too small. We take pride in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming gardens and facilities that support excellent patient care.

About the Role

As a Handyperson / Gardener, you'll play an important role in maintaining the hospital's gardens, grounds and facilities. Your day will be varied, combining horticultural work with general maintenance duties to ensure the site remains safe, functional and visually appealing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining gardens and grounds through mowing, pruning, weeding and watering.
• Performing irrigation system maintenance and repairs.
• Completing general handyman tasks and minor maintenance works.
• Working safely at heights when required.
• Assisting other maintenance trades across the facility.
• Contributing to a clean, safe and well-maintained environment for patients, visitors and staff.

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering quality work. You'll bring:

• Experience in horticulture, gardening or grounds maintenance.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to workplace safety and delivering excellent customer service.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW.

A qualification in Horticulture and ability working at heights are highly regarded.

Essential Criteria 

• Eligible to drive in NSW

What We Offer

From your first day, you'll be supported to succeed through:

• A structured buddy system.
• Access to My Health Learning and ongoing education.
• Comprehensive site safety induction and training.
• A friendly, collaborative team environment where everyone contributes and supports one another.

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
  
   

What you'll be doing

Information for Applicants:

“This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.”

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

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