Applicants MUST address ALL the listed criteria below and attach a copy of your current resume which MUST include two phone referees including your current employer if possible.
Cert III in Horticulture or higher
Strong horticultural knowledge and hands‑on experience
Disability support training including personal care or willingness to undertake
Experience supervising staff and working in a team based culture including contributing to team based decision making
Personal qualities: people-and-plants person who is calm, grounded and can lead by example,
Demonstrated passion and commitment to providing people with a disability real options for employment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with clients
Current Driver’s Licence
Current First Aid Certificate with CPR or willingness to complete
Current NDIS Clearance screening check or willingness to complete
Own reliable transport and comprehensive insurance
Disability sector experience
Willingness to promote and advocate for the nursery and its workers in the wider community
The successful person
To be successful in the role, you will be a people and plants person with experience supervising staff and working in a team based culture. You will have a desire to inspire and lead people, achieving team outcomes in a fast paced and challenging team setting.
The Role
As our Nursery Team Leader, you will oversee plant propagation planning and scheduling and lead a team of support staff and nursery hands living with a disability. You will be part of a dynamic team that has a positive impact on clients and communities.
Supervise, support and work with other disability support staff,
accommodating workflows while still being willing to make decisions and provide direction where needed including running regular check-ins and meetings
Oversee plant propagation planning and scheduling including monitoring stock levels and quality control
Supervise plant nutrition, the treatment of plant pests and diseases and oversee stock maintenance
Supervise the ordering and purchase of product inputs while adhering to budget allocations,
Hands‑on support role including assisting participants with personal care and managing challenging behaviours
Supervision of the handling of shift notes, progress notes and monitoring the progress of participant goals and the effectiveness of their supports
Be active in advocating the rights of people with a disability
Communicating with team members, family members, advocates and other support services
Ensure risk and health and safety policies, procedures, regulations and legislation are adhered to including maintaining nursery quarterly safety checklist, material safety data sheets & safe work method statements.
Ensure that supports are provided in accordance with the National Disability Service Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct and other relevant legislation
Supervising the orientation and induction of new employees, volunteers and work experience placements
Explore new markets and liaise regularly with existing customers, packing and delivering orders, sometimes using your own vehicle