Gardening Supervisor

Seeking a Gardening Supervisor to join our Property Care Services team 🐌🌲🌻

About us

Best Lives is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing high-quality disability services across the Wheatbelt for 40 years. We help our customers to live their best lives by living our mission of partnering with people with disabilities and disadvantages in the Wheatbelt and Perth to achieve their goals. Join a purpose-driven organisation that values your growth and personal development and strives to make a difference in the lives of People with Disability. 

About the Role

Are you a hands-on leader who loves the outdoors and believes everyone deserves the chance to thrive in the workplace? 

We aren’t just looking for someone to manage lawnmowers; we are looking for a mentor. In this role, you will supervise the Property Care Team, supporting and coaching employees with disability as they build independence, master new skills, and take pride in their work. If you have a passion for gardening and an even bigger passion for helping people grow, we want you on our team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Real Impact: You get to see the direct results of your coaching every single day.

• The Great Outdoors: Ditch the desk and spend your days keeping the Northam community beautiful.

• A Supportive Culture: Work within an ethical, respectful, and purpose-driven environment.

Selection Criteria

To succeed in this role, you need to be a people person first and a property care expert second. We are looking for: 

• A Natural Mentor: Experience or a deep understanding of supporting people with disabilities, with the ability to coach, train, and encourage independence.

• Green Thumbs & Great Standards: A genuine interest in gardening and the desire to equip your team to deliver high-quality work.

• Top-Notch Communication: The ability to collaborate seamlessly with your team and confidently liaise with key stakeholders.

• An Ethical Mindset: A strong commitment to service, privacy, confidentiality, and safety.

• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

 The Essentials: A current valid WA driver’s license, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to undergo standard industry background checks (including NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, and Working with Children Check).

 It is desirable, although not necessary, that you have experience and certificates in horticulture and weed control.

 What we offer

• A non-for-profit company that truly lives its values

• Salary consistent with Gardening and Landscaping Services Award Level 4, consistent with experience and qualifications

• Salary Sacrifice options up to $18,550 per year for Everyday purchases and entertainment benefits

• Investment in your skills through training and support

• Collaborative and supportive team.

• Additional 1 paid leave per calendar year for cultural or ceremonial reasons.

Why Join Us?

At Best Lives, you’ll be part of a supportive and professional team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disability. We value your expertise and are committed to providing a positive and engaging work environment.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply today and help us cultivate both beautiful gardens and brighter futures!

Best Lives is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for people with diverse backgrounds and encourage people with different cultural backgrounds, those with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.