Timber & Grounds Assistant - Part-Time, Build Skills

Challenge Community Services; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Career skill development

Community impact responsibilities

Job summary

Challenge Community Services in Muswellbrook is seeking a Timber Assistant (Supported Employment) for a part-time, permanent entry-level role. You’ll work 52 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm, with tasks across timber product manufacturing, gardening, cleaning and general labour.

This role offers hands-on skill development within a supportive team environment. The position emphasizes practical workplace experience, teamwork, and suitability for individuals receiving NDIS

Qualifications

• NDIS funding for employment supports is currently received.
• Disability Support Pension is currently received.
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Eligible for a Supported Wage System (SWS) assessment via JobAccess.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Ability to manage own medication.
• Willing and able to perform physical outdoor work.
• Driver’s licence.
• Experience in mowing and gardening maintenance.
• Able to travel to work independently.
• Construction White Card.
• ChemCert accreditation.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• General labouring and production support.
• Assist with manufacture of timber products (pallets, crates, boxes).
• Sorting and packing timber products.
• Undercoat painting, basic assembly, bundling and wrapping.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Groundskeeping and lawn maintenance.
• Planting, mulching and gardening tasks.
• Commercial and residential lawn care.
• Property clean-ups and rubbish removal.
• Office cleaning and general housekeeping.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Complete repetitive machine operation tasks.

Skills

NDIS funding for employment supports

Disability Support Pension

Police Check

SWS assessment (JobAccess)

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical outdoor work

Driver’s licence

Gardening maintenance

Travel independently

Construction White Card

ChemCert accreditation

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Timber Assistant (Supported Employment) Muswellbrook- Part Time

Part-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 25 Sep 2026

Description

About the Role:

We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our Timber Assistant/Work Crew. This is a great opportunity to develop practical workplace skills, gain experience across a range of hands-on tasks, and be part of a supportive team environment.

In this role, you’ll assist with a variety of activities including timber product manufacturing, lawn and garden maintenance, general labouring, commercial cleaning and property clean-ups. You’ll work under the supervision of a Vocational Support Worker while building skills, confidence and workplace experience.

This is a part-time position of 52 hours per fortnight.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Meaningful employment with opportunities to develop practical skills
• Variety of hands-on tasks and workplace activities
• Opportunities to build confidence and workplace experience
• Be part of a team that delivers quality services to the community

Duties:

• General labouring and production support
• Assist with the manufacture of timber products, including pallets, crates, boxes and other timber products
• Sorting and packing timber products
• Undercoat painting, basic assembly, bundling, strapping and wrapping of products
• Operate hand tools and electric or battery-operated equipment
• Groundskeeping, lawn maintenance and basic gardening
• Re-potting, weeding, mulching and planting
• Commercial and residential lawn maintenance
• Property clean-ups, bulky goods collection and rubbish removal
• Office cleaning and general housekeeping
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Complete repetitive machine operation tasks as directed

Skills and Experience:

• Currently receiving NDIS funding for employment related supports
• Currently receiving a Disability Support Pension
• Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Eligible for a Supported Wage System (SWS) assessment through JobAccess
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work well in a team
• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to manage own medication
• Willing and able to perform physical outdoor work
• Driver’s licence
• Experience in mowing and gardening maintenance
• Able to travel to work independently
• Construction White Card
• ChemCert accreditation
• Current First Aid Certificate

About Us:

Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.

We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.

Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.

For further information contact Peter Wydeman on 0427 249 628 or Steffe Rollings via email [e-mail]

Company Overview

At Challenge Community Services, we're committed to creating opportunities, strengthening communities and supporting people to live their best lives across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland. Through disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise, we help individuals and families achieve meaningful outcomes. Our culture is built on genuine care, mutual respect and a shared belief that working together creates lasting impact.