About the role:CPL’s Mylestones Garden crew is a Disability Social Enterprise, employing people with disability in small commercial garden crews in locations across Queensland. Our garden crew specialises in commercial garden maintenance and landscaping, as well as handyman services and minor property maintenance.As a part-time Employment Support Worker in Ipswich's garden crew, you will lead and develop a work crew as a viable business to ensure provision of a high quality gardening and maintenance service, within agreed parameters.  The role includes supporting continuous improvement in the business performance of Mylestones Solutions Work Crew and effectively contributing towards the achievement of the organisation's vision and purpose.Responsibilities include:Undertake appropriate horticulture/gardening/maintenance (including cleaning) duties and tasks and effectively supervise the crewIdentify appropriate business development opportunitiesDevelop and implement a high quality marketing plan that effectively promotes the work of the Mylestones Solutions Work Crew.Assess customer requirements, estimate recourse needs, determine feasibility of providing service and produce and provide quotations.Develop and implement appropriate equipment maintenance programsUndertake basic routine maintenance as necessary to ensure equipment is serviceable and safe for use at all times.Contribute effectively to identification, removal and reduction of workplace hazards and risks.Identify training and development needs of the teams and provide individual coaching and trainingTo be successful you will have:Sound working knowledge of horticulture.Working knowledge of basic routine gardening equipment maintenance with the ability to implement that knowledge safely in practice.Effective interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to effectively assess customers needs and translate these into viable work plans and programs.Demonstrated understanding of small business principles with the ability to translate those principles into practice.Track record of success within similar gardening services is preferred, particularly in a supervisory or self-employment capacity.Ability to effectively organise and prioritise work and develop and implement appropriate work schedules.In order for your application to be considered, you must address selection criteria. See below to download a full position description.CPL as an employer:CPL - Choice Passion Life is a non-profit organisation providing services for people with disabilities so they can lead the lives they choose. CPL offers services every day, at every stage of life and has been doing so for over 65 years in thousands of homes, schools, communities and workplaces in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.Mylestones Employment, a CPL business initiative, supports Queenslanders with a disability or mental illness to overcome barriers and get jobs. We work with people to find long term employment that matches their skills and career goals.Applications to close on Friday 7 December 2018 unless filled prior.Position Description AUD Australia - QLD Brisbane Ipswich 4305