Rolleston Grounds Person

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals, accommodation, uniforms andBoot

Retention and referral rewards

Ongoing training and career developing

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

ISS is seeking an experienced Grounds Person from Central Queensland to work Drive-in-Drive-out at our remote Mining Village in Rolleston on a 2/1 roster.

You will perform general grounds maintenance, mowing, weeding, operating machinery, and uphold safety standards across onsite operations. A current Australian driver's licence, police clearance, and full working rights are required, with flexibility for day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Open & unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Own reliable transport to Rolleston.
• National Police Clearance <12 months.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Flexible to day or night shifts.
• Fitness for QLD Coal Board Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen.

Responsibilities

• General works and maintenance including mowing and grounds upkeep.
• Weeding and spraying.
• Operating machinery (whipper snipper, lawn mower, hedge trimmer).
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards onsite.
• Operating cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.
• Supporting other departments as needed.
• Working in physically demanding, fast-paced conditions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

Safety compliance

Driver's licence

Job description

Job no: 541461
Work type: Full time
Location: Bowen Basin, Emerald, Mackay, Rockhampton
Categories: Grounds/Gardens/Landscaping

The Opportunity

ISS is seeking an experienced Grounds Person from Central Queensland to work Drive-in-Drive-out at our clients remote Mining Village in Rolleston, on a 2&1 roster.

If you have experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, general maintenance, waste management or trade support activities, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

• General works and maintenance e.g. mowing, general grounds works, grounds cleaning activities.
• Weeding and spraying.
• Operating machinery (whipper snipper, lawn mower, hedge trimmer).
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards across all areas onsite
• Operating commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals safely
• Supporting other departments when needed
• Working in physically demanding conditions - plenty of walking, lifting, bending, and cleaning in a fast-paced environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A current Open & unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence
  (No P Plates, interstate, or international licences accepted)
• Your own reliable transport to get to and from Rolleston each swing
• Experience in general works and maintenance e.g. mowing, general grounds work, grounds cleaning activities.
• A clear National Police Clearance less than 12 months old
• Full Australian working rights
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts
• Fitness and resilience to pass a QLD Coal Board Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Basic tech confidence to complete online inductions and use onsite systems for timesheets and training
• Previous QLD Coal Board Medical is highly regarded!

What's on Offer?

• $90,000 annualised wage
• Retention and Referral Reward Program
• Meals, accommodation, uniforms and boots provided
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to mental, financial and physical wellbeing programs

Connecting People and Places to Make the World Work Better

ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.

We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.

www.au.issworld.com

If you're ready to be part of a global team that values you, we’d love to hear from you!

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time