Job no: 495178
Work type: Maximum Term (Full-Time/Defined End Date)
Location: Bundaberg
Categories: Trades & Enterprises
yourtown is one of the pioneers of work-based social enterprises in Australia, having provided over 3,000 young people with paid work experience and training over the last 20 years.
Our program allows experienced tradespeople to work alongside youth workers to provide supervision and mentoring support for up to four participants engaged in labour intensive work, designed to build entry level skills.
We are looking for someone who loves working outside on the tools and has a great eye for detail to start ASAP in this fixed term role until August 2025. We're looking for someone with strong experience in grounds maintenance who takes pride in their work and is passionate about passing on their skills and knowledge to young people.
your opportunity
• 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, ongoing work
• attractive rates + salary packaging
• tools, uniform, phone, iPad and vehicle for work use and home garaging
• opportunity to gain training experience
• supportive and collaborative culture
Working across sites in Bundaberg you will be undertaking projects such as garden and grounds maintenance, mowing, mulching, weeding, soft landscaping, internal and external cleaning.
Your role will include:
• perform a wide range of grounds and garden maintenance tasks
• manage, mentor and train a group of young trainees
• lead by example and foster a sense of independence and wellbeing
• ensure contract specifications and scheduling requirements are being met
• maintain tools and equipment
• promote a positive Workplace Health and Safety culture and ensure active compliance
what we are looking for You will have the skills, experience and desire to be on the tools alongside our young people, delivering high quality projects for our customers and meeting contractual obligations. You will understand the skills and behaviours to instil in young people and will be extremely motivated and encouraging.
You will bring:
• passion, commitment and belief in young people
• recognised industry/trade qualification (preferred)
• at least 5 years grounds/garden maintenance experience
• 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
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
how to apply If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
Contact: Kerry Smith– Talent Acquisition Specialist - ******
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply ASAP!
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