Grounds Maintenance Officer

Queensland Airports Limited; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Officer to keep GCAPL grounds and infrastructure safe, well maintained and compliant with airport standards.

You will work hands-on, performing slashing, drainage, vegetation management and minor repairs, operating ride-on machinery. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential; licences such as MR, herbicide, bobcat and forklift are valued but not essential. Flexible working options are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale or commercial grounds maintenance.
• Licences such as Medium Rigid, herbicide, bobcat and forklift are highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong safety focus and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Keep GCAPL grounds tidy and in compliance with airport safety requirements.
• Repair and maintain GCAPL infrastructure in line with airport standards.
• Identify WHS issues and report using the proper procedure.
• Maintain grounds including drainage, slashing, clearing and general housekeeping.
• Operate ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety focus

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Medium Rigid licence

Herbicide licence

Bobcat

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Officer to join the team. The position is responsible for undertaking repairs, maintenance and improvements of GCAPL grounds and associated infrastructure.

Stuart, who has been working at GCAPL since 2004 as a Grounds Maintenance Officer shares his unique experience working with the team below:

“I commenced employment in 2004 as a Ground Maintenance Officer, attracted to the diversity of the role and the excitement of working in an aviation environment. Over the years, I've enjoyed the variety the job brings - no two days are quite the same. Gold Coast Airport provides a stable and supportive workplace, with rostered hours that suit my work-life balance, and a culture I genuinely value.”

How will you make an impact?

You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping Gold Coast Airport’s grounds and infrastructure safe, well maintained and operational. This is more than a gardening role, with your experience in large-scale or commercial maintenance helping you undertake activities such as slashing, vegetation management, general grounds maintenance and minor infrastructure repairs. You’ll confidently operate a range of plant, machinery and vehicles, with licences such as Medium Rigid, herbicide, bobcat and forklift highly regarded, but not essential.

You’ll bring a strong safety focus, a practical approach to problem solving and work collaboratively with the broader Asset Services team. From time to time, you’ll also be flexible to undertake work outside usual business hours where operational requirements call for it.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure GCAPL grounds are kept in an orderly and tidy manner and in compliance with airport operating and safety requirements
• Ensure GCAPL infrastructure is repaired and maintained in compliance with airport operating and safety requirements
• Identify any WH&S issues and report using appropriate procedure
• Carry out grounds maintenance and improvement of GCAPL grounds including but not limited to: Natural drainage systems, Slashing, Clearing (with Environmental Department approval) and General housekeeping
• Operate ride-on equipment and light mechanical plant (e.g. tractors, mowers)

How we support you:

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What we’ve built together:

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.