Job no: 494632
Work type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Brisbane South East, Logan Central, Kingston
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 landscape maintenance professionals 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 has a passion for maintaining multiple properties and working with the youth of today. We require 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.
Working across sites in the Logan and Brisbane Metro areas you will be undertaking projects such as garden and grounds maintenance, mowing, mulching, weeding, chemical application and soft landscaping.
Your Role Will Include:
performing a wide range of grounds and garden maintenance tasksmanaging, mentoring and training a crew of young traineesleading by example and fostering a sense of independence and wellbeingensuring contract specifications and scheduling requirements are being metmaintaining tools and equipmentpromoting 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 peoplerecognised industry/trade qualification (preferred)at least 5 years grounds/garden/ landscape maintenance experiencedemonstrated knowledge of WHS requirementsexcellent communication skills to build relationships with our trainees and customerscurrent white card and first aid certificate or ability to obtain
Your Benefits: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.
38 hours per week, Monday – Fridayattractive rates + salary packagingtools, uniform, phone, iPad and vehicle for work use and home garagingopportunity to gain training experiencesupportive and collaborative culturefree access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modulesa genuine focus on employee health and wellbeingyourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Appsaccess to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate familyaccess to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisationsan environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
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.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: .
Contact: Kerry Smith – Talent Acquisition Specialist -
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply ASAP!
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"
Advertised: 15 Aug 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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