Gardener No Certificate

Role overview

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and improving community health and wellbeing. This permanent full-time gardening role at Garrawarra Centre in Waterfall supports that mission by maintaining the grounds, gardens, and building fabric to a safe, effective, efficient, and compliant standard.

Employment details

• Employment type: Permanent full-time
• Position classification: Gardener No Cert
• Pay: $61,851.43 per year plus superannuation
• Working hours: 38 hours per week
• Location: Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall
• Requisition ID: REQ669462
• Applications close: Sunday 5 July 2026
• Interview window: 13 July 2026 to 17 July 2026

What the role involves

You will help keep the site grounds and garden areas, along with related building fabric, in good working order. The role requires practical gardening capability, the ability to complete minor repairs, and confident use of tools and equipment. You will work both independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on resident-centred service.

Benefits

• Up to 12 rostered days off each year, in addition to annual leave, for full-time staff
• Salary packaging options that may lift take-home pay, including up to $9,000 for living expenses and $2,600 for meal and entertainment benefits, plus novated leasing
• Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program support for employees and their family members
• Discounted private health insurance

Selection criteria

• Strong practical gardening skills across a range of maintenance and garden care tasks, including minor repairs and use of relevant tools and equipment
• Ability to work alone and collaboratively, while maintaining a strong commitment to resident-focused service
• Good task management skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Willingness to travel as required by the duties of the position
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one

Additional information

• A position description and SESLHD expected standards are available for reference
• Applicants can find more information about the application process for this vacancy
• Role-related enquiries may be directed to Mark Deluca at Mark.Deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
• SESLHD is guided by the CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion, and a safe, welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds and identities

Reasonable adjustments

NSW Health supports applicants who may need changes to the recruitment or interview process. Requests for assistance can be emailed to SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au. Adjustments may include physical requirements, interview arrangements, or specific interview availability times.

Applicant information

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• A temporary visa holder may only be appointed if no suitable permanent resident or Australian citizen is identified after appropriate labour market testing
• Applications will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description
• Recommended candidates will be checked for compliance with NSW Health policy on occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination against specified infectious diseases before an offer is made
• Aboriginal workforce support is available through SESLHD, with additional information provided via the Stepping Up resource