Create a welcoming and relaxing space that our residents and guests can enjoy every day, as Gardener at our beautiful village, Viewbank Gardens.
About Keyton
With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, we’re leading the way with heart, for a new age of wellbeing, connection and choice for all independent seniors.
Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.
Keyton Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay rate
- Generous leave entitlements, x4 additional wellbeing leave days
- Training and working with a supportive, fun team
- Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Employer referral program
- Reward & Recognition Services
- Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
- Exclusive access to Sonder wellbeing app
- Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Gardener to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, helping to maintain the stunning grounds that make Viewbank Gardens such a special place to live.
Nestled at the foot of the Yarra Valley Parklands just 19km northeast of Melbourne's CBD in the suburb of Viewbank, it is more than a retirement village, Viewbank Gardens a beautifully maintained community where gardens are at the heart of everyday life.
Set within expansive, landscaped grounds, you'll have the opportunity to help nurture and enhance a stunning outdoor environment that residents take great pride in. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas across the village, ensuring they remain safe and well-presented. From vibrant garden beds to a thriving communal vegetable garden, this is a role where your passion for gardening can make a visible and lasting impact.
Reporting to the Village & Sales Manager, your duties will include:
- Maintaining lawns, garden beds, trees, shrubs and landscaped areas throughout the village
- Looking after the shared garden spaces and general garden maintenance
- Mowing, hedging, edging and whipper snipping
- Planting, weeding, spraying, pruning, trimming and clearing leaves
- Watering, monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems
- Collecting and disposing of green waste and garden debris
- Keeping tools and equipment in good shape
- Ensuring all gardening activities are carried out safely and in line with workplace health and safety requirements
Shifts
- Tuesday: 8am – 4pm
- Wednesday: 8am – 4pm
- Thursday: 8am – 4pm
Our preferred working days for this position are outlined above; however, we recognise the importance of flexibility and may be able to consider alternative arrangements for the right candidate. If you have specific availability requirements, please include these in your cover letter for consideration.
About you
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Demonstrated experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture is highly regarded, however not essential
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- A genuine interest in assisting the independent living seniors
- Skilled in pruning, planting and soil preparation
- Experience operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment safely
- Attention to detail and pride in delivering high standards of garden presentation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills for interacting with residents and staff in a friendly, professional manner
- Knowledge of safe work practices and commitment to workplace health and safety
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
Ready to Unlock your Future with Keyton?
If you have a passion for gardening, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in creating beautiful landscapes, we'd love to hear from you. Join Viewbank Gardens and help us maintain an environment where residents can enjoy retirement living at its finest.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Gardener opportunity and explain how your skills, qualifications and interests align with our requirements.
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected role, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.
At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.
