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Gardening Jobs in Lidcombe

Register your availability with Carevo in Lidcombe as a gardener and get connected with NDIS and aged care providers looking for experienced outdoor support workers.

Lidcombe, South Western Sydney, NSW

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We present you to the network

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Providers reach out to you

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Working as a gardener in Lidcombe

Lidcombe sits in the Cumberland (Area) local government area, home to around 19,627 residents. It is an established community where providers regularly take on gardeners for local clients.

Population

19,627

Local council

Cumberland (Area)

Region

South Western Sydney, NSW

Postcode

2141

The provider network in Lidcombe

Register once and you are visible to the providers hiring in your area.

45

NDIS & aged care providers operate in Lidcombe

37

of them hire gardeners and similar roles

Providers in the Carevo network near Lidcombe

These providers operate in Lidcombe and are part of the Carevo network. Register your availability and providers like these can reach out to you directly.

How active the Lidcombe care market is

A busy local market means more providers actively looking for workers. This is what activity around Lidcombe looks like.

17

claimed, actively managed provider businesses in Lidcombe

49

times providers near Lidcombe were alerted to new work

68%

of new requests across NSW are picked up within an hour

Care most requested near Lidcombe

The support families near Lidcombe ask Carevo for most often, from 5 real requests. Strong local demand means more work for gardeners.

    1 Personal care
    2 reqs.
    2 Domestic assistance
    1 req.
    3 Nursing
    1 req.
    4 Community access
    1 req.

What a Support Gardener Does

Gardeners working with NDIS participants and aged care clients do much the same work you would do for any residential client: mowing lawns, edging, weeding garden beds, pruning shrubs and small trees, clearing gutters, raking leaves, mulching, and keeping paths clear so the outdoor areas are safe to move through.

The difference is the context. You are helping someone maintain a home they might otherwise have to leave. For an older person in Lidcombe whose mobility has declined, an overgrown yard is not just an inconvenience, it is a safety risk and a source of stress. For an NDIS participant whose disability prevents them doing physical outdoor work, a reliable gardener is part of what makes independent living possible.

Most of the gardeners who work through Carevo’s network visit the same participants regularly, typically fortnightly. You build an understanding of what each person wants from their outdoor space, which garden tasks matter most to them, and how they like to communicate.

How Carevo Works

Carevo is not a jobs board that posts open vacancies. It is a curated availability directory connecting care workers with NDIS and aged care providers across Australia.

The process is straightforward. You register your availability, experience, and current certifications with Carevo. Carevo makes your profile visible to providers in its network who are looking for gardening support near Lidcombe. When a provider has a participant who needs a gardener in your area, they can view your profile and contact you directly. You then decide whether the opportunity suits your schedule and preferences.

You are not applying for one specific role. You are becoming visible to multiple providers operating in and around Lidcombe at once.

What Providers Want in a Gardener

Providers working with NDIS and aged care clients look for gardeners who are reliable, communicate clearly with participants, and understand that they are working in someone’s home. Experience matters, as does the ability to take direction from participants who have strong ideas about their garden.

Your police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check need to be current. If you plan to do anything that involves basic construction or hard landscaping, a White Card is also required.

Required qualifications

The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a gardener.

Practical experience in gardening and yard maintenance
Knowledge of plants, pruning, soil care, and seasonal requirements
Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and ride-on or push mowers
Physical fitness for sustained outdoor work in varied weather
Ability to follow participant preferences and adapt to different garden styles
Reliable transport, with the ability to carry your own tools
Current driver's licence
Good communication skills and comfort working independently

Checks and credentials

What you need to start gardener work, with indicative cost and timing. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.

Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process

Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days

Free · Online, around 90 minutes

Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)

Manual handling & infection control trainingRecommended

Free to around $150 (often provided by employer) · Half-day to 1-day course, refreshed annually

What gardener pay looks like

Gardeners providing home care and NDIS yard maintenance are generally paid under the SCHADS Award home care stream at the entry classification (Level 1); those employed by residential aged care facilities are covered by the Aged Care Award.

Weekday$27 to $32 an hour
Saturday$40 to $48 an hour
Sunday$53 to $63 an hour
Public holiday$66 to $79 an hour

Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates (often quoted as roughly $34 to $40 an hour for ordinary casual hours).

Indicative hourly rates based on the SCHADS Award (MA000100), reviewed July 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.

Gardener work near Lidcombe

Register once and you can be matched with providers across these areas too.

Frequently asked questions

Does Carevo have gardener jobs in Lidcombe I can apply for?

Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring gardeners near Lidcombe, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.

Does it cost anything to register?

No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.

What do I need to start gardener work near Lidcombe?

Most gardener roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role-specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.

How soon will providers contact me?

It depends on demand near Lidcombe and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.

Do I have to accept work that is offered?

No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near Lidcombe.

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