Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Mar 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane
yourtown is one of the pioneers of work-based social enterprises in Australia, having provided over 3,000 young people with paid work experience and training over the last 20 years.
Our program allows experienced tradespeople to work alongside youth workers to provide supervision and mentoring support for up to four participants engaged in labour intensive work, designed to build entry level skills.
We are looking for someone who loves working outside on the tools and has a great eye for detail. We have a full time position available to start ASAP, with the possibility of leading to ongoing work. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in grounds maintenance who takes pride in their work and is passionate about passing on their skills and knowledge to young people. We work on long term contracts with large organisations so can provide you with stable work all year and great personal satisfaction knowing that you are helping to make a real difference for young unemployed people.
Working across sites in the Brisbane Metro and Caboolture areas you will be undertaking projects such as garden and grounds maintenance, mowing, mulching, weeding, soft landscaping, internal and external cleaning.
Your role will include:
You will have the skills, experience and desire to be on the tools alongside our young people, delivering high quality projects for our customers and meeting contractual obligations. You will understand the skills and behaviours to instil in young people and will be extremely motivated and encouraging.
You will bring:
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please click the "Apply Now" button.
Contact: Kerry Smith – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0410 923 230
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply ASAP!
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"