- Posted on: January 2026
- Employer: Levande
- Industry: Retirement Living & Community Services
- Business Size: Large business
- Business Location: Happy Valley, South Australia, Australia
- Active Job Postings: Multiple
Work Location
- Happy Valley, South Australia, Australia (Unity Village – Aberfoyle Park)
- Work must be completed on site at the designated retirement community.
Remote work is not available.
Job Description
Levande is seeking a dedicated and experienced Gardener to join its on-site team at Unity Village in Aberfoyle Park, South Australia. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining beautiful landscapes, and value creating safe, welcoming environments for residents.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining gardens, lawns, and communal outdoor spaces while supporting the overall presentation and wellbeing of the retirement community.
Job Overview
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Gardener |
| Employer | Levande |
| Location | Happy Valley, South Australia |
| Work Arrangement | On-site only |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Working Hours | 38 hours per week |
| Experience Required | Minimum 1 year |
| Education | Not specified |
| Language | English |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Gardener, your duties will include:
- Edging, pruning, mulching, watering, and planting
- Maintaining gardens, lawns, pathways, and communal outdoor areas
- Ensuring outdoor areas are safe, clean, and visually appealing
- Managing waste collection and bin placement (weekly)
- Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment
- Responding to resident requests and completing ad hoc gardening tasks
- Assisting with minor maintenance duties when required
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Technical Knowledge & Skills
Candidates should have experience or working knowledge of:
- General gardening and groundskeeping practices
- Horticulture and plant care
- Use and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment
- Outdoor maintenance in residential or commercial environments
- Workplace safety and manual handling procedures
Work Environment
Work environment includes the following:
- Outdoor and landscaped settings
- Physically active and hands-on duties
- Working in varying weather conditions
- Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods
- Lifting up to 15 kg
Personal Suitability
This role is ideal for individuals who are:
- Passionate about gardening and outdoor work
- Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently and take initiative
- Friendly with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to candidates who:
- Have at least 1 year of gardening or grounds maintenance experience
- Possess good knowledge of plant care and landscaping
- Are legally eligible to work in Australia
- Have experience in retirement villages, residential communities, schools, or commercial grounds (preferred but not mandatory)
Benefits
The following benefits are being offered:
- Stable, full-time weekday working hours
- Extra annual wellbeing day (“My Day”)
- Employee discounts through We Shine Savings
- Paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks)
- Grandparents leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid study leave and professional development support
- Access to Go1 learning library
- Employee recognition and referral rewards
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply directly through the employer’s application process.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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