Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Location: North Geelong / Djilang
Salary: $30.38–$33.25 per hour + super
Boost your take-home pay: Access up to $15,900 in tax-effective salary packaging
Work-life balance: Monday to Friday role + 15 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave
Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Job number: 3088

Hey you!

We’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead and support a small team of supported employees, helping people with disability build skills, independence and pride through meaningful work in a safe and inclusive environment.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be out in the field alongside your team, carrying out practical grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, whipper snipping, weeding, pruning, planting, general garden upkeep and outdoor maintenance across genU sites and customer locations.

You’ll lead by example, support your team day-to-day, and help deliver quality work that makes a visible impact in the community.

If you love working outdoors, value inclusion, and want to be part of something bigger than the job itself, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

As a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll:

• Communicate work tasks clearly and effectively to people with varying abilities, acting as the primary point of contact for supported employees.
• Lead, train, and develop supported employees to build skills, confidence, and reach their full potential.
• Plan and manage time and workload to deliver high-quality customer service, buillding on a positive to the Business Enterprise team.
• Monitor and report on work outcomes and employee progress through clear verbal and written communication, including weekly feedback via Carelink.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive workplace by adhering to genU standards, OH&S guidelines, and all relevant policies and procedures.

 
What you’ll bring

• Experince in a similar setting, a relevent qualification would be a bonus.  
• Great leaderhsip capability for our small teams and for supervising work
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in a job well done
• A strong team focus with the ability to engage and motivate employees
• Hardworking, motivated, and punctual attitude
• Current valid drivers license

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings. We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive. 

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• 15 days personal leave – 5 days extra to National Employment Standards* 
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded with $$$

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page  HERE (only available from our careers page).

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or (03) 5249 6114