Garden Maintenance and Handyperson

Brothers Leagues Club Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brothers Leagues Club Cairns is seeking a proactive grounds maintenance professional to keep our outdoor spaces looking sharp and welcoming for members and guests. If you enjoy mowing, gardening, irrigation, and basic building upkeep across our three clubs, this role could be for you.

You will operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, perform routine maintenance, assist with events, and ensure all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and tidy.

Qualifications

• Energetic, reliable and professional attitude required.
• Strong safety awareness and hazard identification.
• Experience in large facility environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, and watering.
• Maintain garden beds, trees, turf, and irrigation systems.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and hand tools.
• Conduct minor repairs and building maintenance on facilities across our three clubs.
• Ensure outdoor areas are clean, safe, and free of hazards.
• Assist with waste and recycling management, including bin placement and collection.
• Support setup and pack-down for outdoor events or facility activities.
• Monitor and report any damage or safety concerns.
• Ensure the areas you are working within are well presented, clean and tidy.

Skills

Energetic and reliable

Professional demeanor

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Landscaping, or Parks and Gardens

Tools

Forklift licence

Groundskeeping equipment operation

Job description

Brothers Leagues Club Cairns – Manunda QLD

Wanted:

A super powerhouse person to keep our facilities looking sharp and maintain our outstanding customer experience. If you love the outdoors and fixing things, you take pride in your work, and want to be a part of a thriving sports community, this might be the role for you.

Why you want to join the team:

Our workforce is medium in size but huge in spirit. We always aim to provide exceptional customer experiences to all guests, especially to our sizable group of members. We have a vibrant team culture with strong support throughout the organisation, fantastic employee benefits, and best of all, we work with a respected not‑for‑profit community‑focused organisation.

What you will do:

• Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, and watering.
• Maintain garden beds, trees, turf, and irrigation systems.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and hand tools.
• Conduct minor repairs and building maintenance on facilities throughout our three clubs.
• Ensure outdoor areas are clean, safe, and free of hazards.
• Assist with waste and recycling management, including bin placement and collection.
• Support setup and pack-down for outdoor events or facility activities.
• Monitor and report any damage or safety concerns.
• Ensure the areas you are working within are well presented, clean and tidy.

What we’re looking for:

• You are highly energetic, professional and reliable.
• You have an outstanding work ethic.
• Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Landscaping, or Parks and Gardens.
• Experience working in a school, council, or large facility environment.
• Forklift licence and experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
• Basic knowledge of horticulture and plant care.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and hazard identification.

Who is Brothers Cairns?

Brothers Cairns Ltd is a non-for-profit organisation, incorporating Brothers Leagues Club, Fuller Sports Club, and Stan Williams Park. Our organisation is a leading hospitality and community hub in Far North Queensland, delivering exceptional member experiences through dining, gaming, entertainment, sport, and community initiatives. With multiple venues and a strong football and community presence, the Club is committed to innovation, excellence, and connection. Brothers Leagues Club Cairns is the home of lovely Café’s & Restaurants, vibrant and busy bars, awesome entertainment, and we even have large function spaces that can cater up to 200 customers at a time!

Important info:

Unfortunately, applications from candidates seeking sponsorship or currently holding Working Holiday Visas will not be considered at this time.