Garden Aid Team Leader (Horticulture and Community Aged Care)

GARDEN AID TEAM LEADER (Horticulture and Community Aged Care)

Permanent Part Time

Passionate about gardening, horticulture and sharing your knowledge?

Want to use your skills to make a meaningful difference in your community?

Love sharing wisdom with dedicated volunteers and people aged 65+?

If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Applications close: 5pm Friday 4th September 2026

The position requires someone who loves being outdoors, understands both the technical side of horticulture as well as the therapeutic benefits and is motivated to provide outstanding services to people aged 65+ living in their own homes.

The Garden Aid Team Leader leads a team of volunteers in bringing gardens back to a stage where they are attractive, can be enjoyed safely and are easy care for people aged 65+ who care for their gardens and no longer have the ability to maintain them.

Inner West Neighbour Aid is a not for profit community organisation, established for over 30 years that provides help around the yard, social outings, workshops, exercise classes, intergenerational connections, centre based groups, dog walking and home visiting for people aged 65+ living in the inner west. Neighbour Aid also maintains the 5 Senses Garden in Rhodes Park, Concord West in partnership with the City of Canada Bay Council. The 5 Senses Garden is an accessible and inclusive community garden that promotes involvement in nature, veggie pods, culture and play. The organisation is primarily funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and other grants. 

We are excited to see the skills, experience and unique perspective you will bring to the role, and the positive contribution you can make to our organisation and community.

This position offers:

• Pay rate at Level 3 Pay Point 1 under the NSW Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHADS) Award.

• 3 working days per week (equivalent to 45 hours per fortnight) on a permanent part time basis. 3 working days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) available week days between 7am and 5pm. With a view to potentially growing into 4 days per week, depending on service demand.

• Salary sacrifice options and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Birthday leave and up to 2 extra Xmas/New Year leave days per annum.

• Small organisation vibe with a big heart and respected reputation in the community.

Essential criteria:

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (or currently studying), including Certificate III in Horticulture, landscape design, nursery production.

• Experience or interest in the horticulture industry.

• Experience or interest in the aged or community care sector, social and therapeutic horticulture.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as lead a small team of volunteers.

• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

• Moderate computer skills and willingness to undertake further training if required.

• Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety.

• Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake same.

• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

How to Apply:  email ••••@iwna.com.au with:

(1) a cover letter that addresses the above Essential Selection Criteria and

(2) a resume. 

Applicants must have legal Australian working rights.  The preferred applicant will be subject to a Police Check.

To have a chat about the role, call Stuart Blundell, Garden Projects Coordinator on 9799 5099.

To obtain a Position Description contact Maja Sorensen, Senior Coordinator via ••••@iwna.com.au or 9799 5099.