Join Anglicare's Gardening Team at Castle Hill!
Cultivate a rewarding career in a welcoming and supportive community!
Do you have a passion for gardening and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of independent seniors? Castle Hill, nestled in the scenic Sydney Hills Area, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of our Gardening Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work locally in an aged care setting, creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for our valued residents.
Your opportunity
We are searching for dedicated and service-focused gardening professionals to support our residents by maintaining village gardens as well as individual outdoor spaces. Reporting to the Village Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring our gardens remain vibrant, welcoming, and well-kept. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help enhance the environment for all who call Castle Hill home.
Each day brings variety, from landscaping and garden upkeep to equipment maintenance and resident interactions. You'll be part of a positive team culture with strong leadership support, where your skills and dedication are truly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform high-quality garden and grounds maintenance, including pruning and weed control.
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Plant and nurture flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the village’s beauty.
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Conduct regular garden inspections to identify and resolve any issues.
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Maintain irrigation systems for efficient water use.
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Apply fertilizers and pesticides safely to promote plant health.
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Ensure gardening tools and equipment are kept in excellent condition.
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Collaborate with the maintenance team to uphold the overall appearance of the village.
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Engage with residents to understand their gardening preferences and incorporate feedback.
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Adhere to workplace safety policies and contribute to a positive work environment.
What you’ll bring
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Experience in garden maintenance, particularly in retirement villages or aged care settings, is highly desirable.
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A valid NSW driver’s license.
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Horticulture training and/or experience is an advantage.
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A strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive attitude.
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Alignment with Anglicare’s values and mission.
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A genuine passion for supporting the elderly.
Why Anglicare Sydney?
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
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Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life
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Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
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Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
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Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
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Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
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Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Application Close Date: July 30, 2026
