Carpenter | Skilled Labourer

Green Island Resort; Cairns Regional; Sur place; AUD 43 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

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Discounted boat tours for family and朋友

Discounted diving tours in Cairns and/

Discounts with industry partners

Résumé du poste

Green Island Resort on Green Island (off Cairns, Queensland) is hiring a hands-on Carpenter/Skilled Labourer to maintain and improve our resort buildings and guest spaces. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and planned refurbishments across guest accommodation, public areas and staff facilities while helping ensure top quality workmanship and guest satisfaction.

The role requires staying on the island up to two nights per week and working closely with the Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry is desirable.
• White Card is required to work on site.
• Current driver’s licence is required.
• Forklift licence is desirable for certain tasks.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain it is required.

Responsabilités

• Carry out general carpentry, maintenance and repair work in guest accommodation, public areas, staff facilities, offices and operational areas.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and inspect buildings for damage and deterioration.
• Take ownership of allocated carpentry works from planning through to completion and clean-up.
• Contribute to refurbishments, renovations and improvement works while maintaining high workmanship.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and minimise disruption to guests and resort operations.
• Work with the Engineering team including on-call arrangements and island barge operations as required.

Formation

Certificate III in Carpentry

White Card

Current driver’s licence

Forklift licence

First Aid qualification

Description du poste

• Green Island Resort - Work in Paradise!
• Located on Green Island (27 km offshore from Cairns, Queensland)
• Full Time (with requirement to stay on the island up to two nights per week)
• Hourly rate from $31.30 per hour depending on experience
• Free daily return travel to the island from the Cairns pier
• All meals prepared and provided by our hospitality team
• The Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep

Join our Engineering Team and help maintain and improve one of Queensland's most unique resort environments!

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter|Skilled Labourer to join our Engineering team. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving the resort's buildings, guest accommodation, public areas, staff facilities and operational spaces. Alongside day-to-day maintenance, you will contribute to planned refurbishments and improvement works across the resort.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general carpentry, maintenance and repair work throughout guest accommodation, public areas, staff facilities, offices and operational areas.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and inspect buildings and structures for damage, deterioration and emerging maintenance needs.
• Take ownership of allocated carpentry related works from planning and material preparation through to completion, final presentation and clean-up.
• Contribute to resort refurbishments, renovations and improvement works while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and complete work efficiently while minimising disruption to guests and resort operations.
• Work as part of the broader Engineering team, including participation in emergency maintenance, on-call arrangements and island barge operations as required.

Key Personal Attributes

• Skilled and confident undertaking a broad range of carpentry, maintenance and minor building tasks.
• Reliable and accountable - takes ownership of allocated work and follows it through to completion.
• Guest-focused - works discreetly, respectfully and professionally in guest-facing areas.
• Safety-conscious - follows safe work practices and uses tools, equipment and materials appropriately.
• Proactive - identifies maintenance issues early and takes practical action before they become larger problems.
• Well organised - able to prioritise competing work, plan materials and manage time effectively.
• A good communicator and team member - communicates clearly with colleagues, managers and guests when required.

What We're Looking For: the ideal candidate will have:

• A Certificate III in Carpentry (desirable)
• A White Card
• A current driver's licence
• A forklift licence (desirable)
• First Aid qualification (or willing to obtain)
• Be comfortable working independently
• Have the ability to stay overnight at the Island up to two nights per week

If you are a hands-on tradesperson who enjoys variety, takes pride in your work and would like to help maintain and improve a unique island resort, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer

• Stability in a long-established business proud of its inclusive culture and working environment
• Discounted boat tours and cruises for your family and friends
• Discounted diving tours in Cairns and Port Douglas
• A wide range of special discounts with our industry partners and goods suppliers

About Green Island Resort

Green Island is a beautiful 6,000-year-old coral cay situated in the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is an iconic tourist destination popular with international and domestic day visitors and is home to the eco-sensitive Green Island Resort.

Green Island Resort is part of the multi-award-winning Quicksilver Group. With just 46 rooms, the 4 Star Green Island Resort offers a unique reef and rainforest environment, complemented by the comforts of an island resort. When the last day visitor ferry departs for the mainland, the island becomes an exclusive retreat. The Resort also manages the island's day visitor facilities, restaurant and food outlets.

We are a close team and pride ourselves on first-class customer service, providing a quality and memorable experience for our island guests. A small community of Resort staff live on the island, with other positions commuting daily from nearby Cairns on a fast 45-minute catamaran journey.