Grounds person

Aussie World; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks and discounts

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow your skills

Varied, hands-on role

Job summary

Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Grounds person/Handyman to join our maintenance team. The role focuses on maintenance, cleaning, and grounds care across a busy family theme park and pub environment.

You will perform a variety of hands-on tasks, from gardening to minor repairs, with regular hours Monday to Friday (up to 38 hours) and occasional weekend support for events.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years proven experience in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Good physical fitness for manual labour in outdoor conditions.
• Strong awareness of workplace health & safety.
• Permanent resident status in Australia required.
• Reliable and flexible across weekdays, weekends and school holidays.

Responsibilities

• General grounds maintenance: mowing, edging, weeding to keep the park presentable.
• Routine maintenance and minor repairs across the park (fences, signage, fixtures, painting).
• General labouring: digging, moving materials and furniture.
• General cleaning duties across public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Identify hazards and support safe work practices and WHS standards.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks to support maintenance and operations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Handyman

Cleaning

Team player

Job description

Aussie World, the Banana Bender Pub and the Shed is a successful tourism landmark located on the Sunshine Coast Queensland featuring a family theme park with rides and attractions, iconic tourist pub and function and events centre.

Are you a practical, hands‑on problem-solver who takes pride in keeping a gardens and grounds looking its best? Aussie World is on the lookout for a reliable Grounds person / Handyman with a focus on laboring and cleaning to join our maintenance team.

This is a varied, hands‑on role perfect for someone who enjoys a different challenge every day - one moment you might be tending to the gardens, digging a hole, assisting to set up a function, the next fixing a fence, and then helping ensure our rides and attractions areas are safe, clean, and presentable for our guests.

Hours are Monday - Friday up to 38 hours per week on a regular basis (occasion weekend for events support)

Grounds person/Handyman

Aussie World | Casual Position (full-time hours)

Aussie World, the Banana Bender Pub and the Shed is a successful tourism landmark located on the Sunshine Coast Queensland featuring a family theme park with rides and attractions, iconic tourist pub and function and events centre.

Are you a practical, hands‑on problem-solver who takes pride in keeping a gardens and grounds looking its best? Aussie World is on the lookout for a reliable Grounds person / Handyman with a focus on laboring and cleaning to join our maintenance team.

This is a varied, hands‑on role perfect for someone who enjoys a different challenge every day - one moment you might be tending to the gardens, digging a hole, assisting to set up a function, the next fixing a fence, and then helping ensure our rides and attractions areas are safe, clean, and presentable for our guests.

• Hours are Monday - Friday up to 38 hours per week on a regular basis (occasion weekend for events support)

What You'll Be Doing

• General grounds maintenance - mowing, edging, weeding, and keeping our park looking its best

• Routine maintenance and minor repairs across the park (fences, signage, fixtures, painting, and general upkeep)

• General laboring duties, digging, moving materials and furniture

• General cleaning duties across public areas, amenities, and back-of-house spaces

• Identifying and reporting hazards or maintenance issues to support a safe environment for staff and guests

• Assisting with basic safety checks and ensuring work areas meet WHS standards

• Supporting the wider maintenance and operations team with ad-hoc tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• A genuine "can-do" attitude and willingness to get hands dirty

• Previous experience in handyman work, gardening, maintenance, or a similar trade-adjacent role (formal trade qualifications not required, but a bonus)

• Minimum of 1-2 years proven experience in cleaning and grounds maintenance

• Good physical fitness - the role involves manual labour, lifting, and being on your feet in the elements - rain or shine.

• A strong awareness of workplace health & safety

• Reliability and flexibility, including availability across weekdays, weekends, and school holiday periods

• A friendly, approachable manner - you'll be working in a guest-facing environment

• Must be a flexible TEAM PLAYER, with a positive attitude - aligning with Aussie Worlds Values

• Must hold permanent resident status in Australia

What We Offer

• A fun, fast-paced workplace unlike any office job

• Supportive team environment

• Staff perks and discounts

• Opportunity to grow your skills across a wide range of practical tasks

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in a job well done, and wants to be part of the magic that keeps Aussie World running smoothly - we'd love to hear from you!