Caretaker

Eureka Villages; Emerald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary based on experience

Stable roster with work-life balance

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Eureka Villages in Queensland is seeking a reliable Caretaker to maintain our village with a focus on safety, cleanliness and resident support. You will be a friendly, hands-on presence ensuring the village looks its best and runs smoothly while providing practical help to residents and visitors.

You will handle grounds maintenance, guest site preparation and general repairs, collaborating with contractors and the Village Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities or maintenance
• Basic maintenance and repair skills
• Proactive attitude with problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Commitment to a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Driver's license preferred

Responsibilities

• Grounds and garden maintenance
• Preparing and maintaining guest sites
• Rubbish collection and general park presentation
• Checking and maintaining amenities and communal areas
• Minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs
• Assisting guests with site connections and maintenance requests
• Conducting safety inspections and reporting issues
• Liaising with contractors and reporting maintenance requirements
• Supporting the Village Manager with daily operations

Skills

Caretaking experience

Facilities maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Hands-on approach

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Be the friendly face who helps keep our village safe, welcoming and running smoothly

Make a genuine difference in a community you'll be proud to be part of.

• Be the friendly face who helps keep our village safe, welcoming and running smoothly
• Make a genuine difference in a community you'll be proud to be part of.

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Be the friendly face who helps keep our village safe, welcoming and running smoothly
• Make a genuine difference in a community you'll be proud to be part of.

Do you enjoy practical, hands‑on work and take pride in keeping things looking their best? Are you someone who enjoys helping others and being part of a close‑knit community? At Eureka Villages, we're looking for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to help maintain our village while providing exceptional support to our residents.

Why Eureka?

At Eureka Villages, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, connected and at home. As our Caretaker, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming environment by ensuring the village is clean, secure and well maintained, while providing friendly support to residents and visitors whenever needed. You'll join a team that genuinely cares about the people who live in our communities and values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

What's the role?

Responsibilities

Every day is different. You'll be responsible for helping maintain the presentation, safety and day-to-day operation of the village while acting as a trusted point of contact for residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Grounds and garden maintenance
• Preparing and maintaining guest sites
• Rubbish collection and general park presentation
• Checking and maintaining amenities and communal areas
• Minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs
• Assisting guests with site connections and maintenance requests
• Conducting safety inspections and reporting larger maintenance issues
• Liaising with contractors and reporting maintenance requirements
• Supporting the Village Manager with the smooth day-to-day operation of the community

The usual hours for this role are Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. You'll also carry the park phone after hours two nights a week and be on call Friday and Saturday nights. This role does not require you to live onsite, though we can discuss options if that's your preference.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable roster with work-life balance
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
• A varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What's it like working for Eureka?

Working at Eureka is about more than maintaining a property. It's about creating a place where people genuinely feel at home. You'll become a familiar and trusted face within the village, helping residents, maintaining beautiful surroundings and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems and making a positive impact on people's everyday lives, you'll feel right at home here.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for someone who is approachable, practical and takes pride in their work. You'll ideally have:

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, grounds maintenance, maintenance or a similar hands‑on role
• Basic maintenance and repair skills
• A proactive attitude with excellent problem‑solving ability
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• A current driver's licence (preferred)