Leading Hand - Horticulture

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support. Realise your potential at yourtown

We are seeking a Leading Hand for our site in Penrith. You will have some experience in either Horticulture, Construction, Landscaping or Fencing. You will be on the tools alongside our young people with a drive and desire to further develop your own knowledge and understanding of supporting young people in the work place.

your opportunity
• 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• attractive rates + salary packaging
• tools, uniform, phone, iPad and vehicle for work use
• opportunity to gain training experience
• supportive and collaborative culture

your role will include:
• Supervising trainees on simple construction projects
• Ensure adherence to contract specifications and schedules
• Promoting a positive Workplace Health and Safety culture
you will bring:
• passion, commitment and belief in young people
• a relevant qualification or working towards one in either Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Construction, Landscaping, Fencing or similar
• demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements
• excellent communication skills to build relationships with our trainees and customers
• current white card and first aid certificate or ability to obtain

your benefits
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

your employment experience will include:
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

Apply below!

For a Position Description please paste the following link into your browser:  https://glykcf.files.cmp.optimizely.com/PD.LeadingHand

Contact: Kerry Smith – Talent Acquisition Specialist - ••••@yourtown.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply ASAP!
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.