Outdoor Conservation & Grounds Care Assistant

The Y Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Employee benefits program

OSHC discounts

Private health insurance

Counselling EAP

Discounts on banking

Job summary

YMCA Mango Hill Community Centre is recruiting 8 full-time Land Care Assistants to join our team. The role focuses on conserving landscapes, caring for local flora and fauna, and maintaining outdoor spaces across Mango Hill and Joyner locations.

Applicants should have a passion for conservation, access to transport between sites, and be eligible to work in Australia. First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain, plus safeguarding training, are required.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate; or willingness to obtain.
• Safeguarding Children training and annual refresher.
• Access to public transport or own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Select and use relevant PPE for land care tasks.
• Maintain hedges, lawns, gardens and natural environments through weeding, mowing, watering and related activities.
• Undertake employability training such as mentoring and site visits.
• Report on conservation progress including basic report writing and photo collation.
• Assist with basic gardening, planning, design, construction and repairs as required.
• Prepare and process debris and waste materials.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Outdoor work

Conservation knowledge

Job description

YMCA Mango Hill Community Centre is recruiting 8 full-time Land Care Assistants to join our team. The role focuses on conserving landscapes, caring for local flora and fauna, and maintaining outdoor spaces across Mango Hill and Joyner locations.

Applicants should have a passion for conservation, access to transport between sites, and be eligible to work in Australia. First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain, plus safeguarding training, are required.