Nursery Supervisor - Landcare Team

Location:  South Geelong
Brand:  Community, Residential & Pathways
Date Posted:  11 Nov 2024
  • Type of employment: Full time, Ongoing Role
  • Location: North Geelong & Surrounds (some local travel may be required)
  • Pay rates: genU Business Enterprises EA. Level 3 Starting from 26.54ph to 28ph (qualifications + experience) + 11.5% Super  
  • Plus Non-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits.

 

Hey You

 

Are you passionate about plants and enjoy helping others learn and grow? We’re looking for a Nursery Supervisor to join our friendly team at the Geelong Community Nursery in South Geelong!

 

In this role, you’ll be hands-on, working closely with our Nursery Coordinator to keep things running smoothly. You’ll be involved in everything from collecting seeds and cuttings to overseeing propagation and training our supported employees. As a key part of the team, you'll help make sure we’re producing top-quality plants that meet customer needs, all while creating a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone can thrive.

 

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values community, growth, and connection, we’d love to hear from you.

 

About You

 

We’re looking for someone reliable and enthusiastic, with a love for plants and community work. If you know your way around a nursery, enjoy helping people, and can keep a team motivated, this role could be a great fit for you

 

Some of your key responsibilities

 

  • Support the Nursery Coordinator by performing other tasks as directed.
  • Ensure timely and accurate task completion to meet business needs
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and professionalism across all tasks.
  • Comply with all genU policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising your workload effectively.
  • Adhere to OH&S guidelines and promote safe practices, including PPE use.
  • Flexibility to work across different sites if business needs arise.

 

You will need the following for this role

 

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (WOM) or willingness to obtain;
  • Working with Children Check for employment 

 

If you would like a copy to the Position Description, please email us recruitment@genu.org.au including the job ID 1515 and position title - Supervisor.

 

genU Benefits & Culture

 

genU is a group of passionate, driven people dedicated to making everyone’s lives happier and healthier, especially for people with disabilities, the ageing, and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the communities in which our services are delivered.

 

We welcome diversity, including race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and respectful environment for all.

 

genU staff enjoy a range of benefits, including:

 

  • Employee Referral Program: Refer someone to genU and receive $650 before tax bonus after their 6-month qualifying period! New starter receives $250 before tax!
  • Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program supporting emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
  • Increased Take-Home Pay: Non-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits.
  • Employee Discount Program: Save with discounts at over 450 of Australia’s favourite retailers and service providers, including Coles, Woolworths, and JB HI-FI.
  • Study Scholarship: Eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

 

At genU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to genU (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Juliana -  recruitment@genu.org.au 

 

For any specific questions about this opportunity, please contact Karyn Visser karyn.visser@genu.org.au 

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.