Land Care Assistant

1 week ago

Victoria Point, Queensland, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

YMCA Redlands Community Centre are recruiting committed Land Care Assistant on a Full-Time Fixed Term basis to join our team located in Victoria Point

About the role

As a Land Care Assistant is focused on providing conservation and land care services to the YMCA and key community stakeholders of the YMCA. This includes caring for, nurturing and maintaining landscapes within the community and understanding the local flora and fauna, and methods to conserve and protect the local environment.

What will my time look like?

  • Select and use relevant personal protective equipment appropriate for various land care task types
  • Maintaining hedges, lawns, gardens and natural environments through weeding, hedging, mowing, watering and other basic conservation and horticultural activities
  • Undertake employability training such as mentoring, coaching, and industry site visits
  • Reporting on conservation and program progress which may include basic report writing, photograph collation and printing
  • Basic gardening, planning, design, construction and/or repair as required
  • Prepare and process debris and waste materials

Am I a good match?

  • Have a passion for conservation, ecosystem management and be able to work outdoors
  • Have access to public transport and/or own vehicle.
  • First Aid and CPR Certificate; or willingness to obtain
  • Must be eligible to work in Australia
  • Achievement of YMCA's Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training.

What's in it for you?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance. You will have a passion for the outdoors, people management, logistical planning and health and safety.

Here's what on offer?

    • Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
    • Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
    • Employee Benefits Program
    • Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
    • Discounted banking and loan rates
    • Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
    • Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
    • Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
    • Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.

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