Attendant - Handyperson

Compass Group Pty Limited; Darwin; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Career progression

Retail discounts

Salary packaging

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking an Attendant - Handyperson to support Defence accommodation sites with grounds, maintenance and cleaning tasks. You will handle garden care, maintenance equipment, and general facilities duties close to Larrakeyah Barracks.

The role emphasizes physical fitness, safety compliance, and a flexible approach in a Defence environment, with opportunities for career growth and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds and gardens maintenance.
• Competent in operating maintenance equipment.
• Ability to handle chemicals safely.
• Good communication skills and flexible approach.
• Physically fit with a strong work ethic.
• Australian Citizenship and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds and gardens maintenance.
• Operate spray equipment, whipper snipper, and mowing gear.
• Assist with laundry, office, and public-space cleaning.
• Respond to building maintenance requests.
• Follow safety procedures and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

Chemicals handling

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Physically fit

Driver’s licence

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

Attendant - Handyperson

• Monday to Friday Role
• Work close to home – Larrakeyah Barracks location
• Career growth

LEAP is a Defence project for the supply and operation of living in accommodation for single members of the Australian Defence Force. Our team provides essential facility management services across these sites. In conjunction with LEAP, DeltaFM has the expertise, experience and support to provide exceptional facilities management services. Our end to end facilities management and project management services ensure that infrastructure is put in place smoothly and efficiently.

The Position

• General Groundsperson/Handyperson duties (Grounds and gardens maintenance, laundry, office and public spaces)
• Garden Care - spray/whipper snipper/mowing
• Competent in operating general maintenance and grounds equipment and chemical handling
• Responding to service requests for building maintenance
• Specialised cleaning where required

The Person

• Physically fit
• A great work ethic and ability to learn
• General handyperson/ grounds work in hotel style accommodation would be highly advantageous
• Good communication skills with a flexible approach
• Follow work safe procedures
• Because this is a Defence Base, we can only open this opportunity to Australian Citizens with a current driver’s licence
• Federal Police check prior to commencing employment

The Benefits

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers
• Access to a wide variety of training and development
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals
• Personal and site based recognition programs
• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile
• Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further