Property and Volunteer Manager

5 days ago

Wacol, Australia Wildlife Currumbin Sanctuary Full time

**About Wolston Farmhouse & National Trust of Australia Queensland**
The historic landmark, previously known as Wolston House, is situated in a rural setting dating back to 1852 '“ located a short drive Southwest of the CBD. Wolston Farmhouse was the first property in the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) portfolio and is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents**:to conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.**

As we work to maintain and develop the site as a key historic landmark and learning playground for future generations, we are seeking a motivated and passionate Property & Volunteer Manager in a casual capacity (24 hours per week), to ensure a valuable guest and student experience while overseeing property maintenance and volunteer teams at this special heritage site.

**About the Role**
As our highly organised Property & Volunteer Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to maintaining the property, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring a positive and memorable experience for all guests. This role requires a practical, solution-focused mindset for property and grounds maintenance, along with the ability to lead and support a dedicated team of volunteers.

Reporting to the Head of Heritage and Environmental Services, you will coordinate property and grounds maintenance, support their upkeep and support inventory management for the site. Additionally, you will oversee the cleanliness and upkeep of restrooms and public areas, and take pride in the presentation of the property ensuring it is welcoming for guests

As key aspect of your role will be managing the volunteer workforce, including recruitment, training, and ongoing support. You will also assist with school group visits as needed and provide backup for site openings every second Sunday. As a confident communicator, you will engage with visitors, local community groups, and educational programs to promote the site and its offerings, ensuring that all activities comply with health and safety standards, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for guests, team members and volunteers,

**About You**
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in property maintenance, volunteer coordination, or a related field, along with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Other key skills and qualifications we are looking for include:

- Passion for heritage tourism and providing exceptional visitor experiences
- Experience managing a small team and a supportive leadership style
- Practical hands-on experience in property and grounds maintenance
- Good written and verbal communication skills for working in a tourism environment
- An interest in local history and/or background in education (desirable)
- Availability for Monday/Wed/Friday (and up to one Sunday a month)
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and First Aid Certificate (Qld)

**What we can offer**
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State '“ we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated We offer current and future team members:

- Flexible Work Practices
- Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised Qualifications
- Team Member Card

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