Trails Project Supervisor

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Vocational Partnerships Group Ltd Full time $85,000 - $120,000 per year

Maintain trails. Lead a crew. Make a real difference.

You'll run a small team of trainees (17–24) on practical, on-ground projects across the Atherton Mountain Bike Park & Tablelands—keeping people safe, on task and proud of the work they deliver. If you enjoy hands-on work, coaching others, and leaving a site better than you found it, this is for you.

Why you'll like it
  • Outdoors, not desk-bound: Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park and Tablelands sites.
  • Lead from the front: Set the plan, run the day, mentor the crew.
  • Visible results: Tracks fixed, trails shaped, creeks restored—work you can point to.
  • Solid package: ~$85,000 + super + portable LSL, plus generous charity salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment).
  • Extra break: VPG shuts down between Christmas & New Year.
The work

VPG's Tablelands Trail Builders gives local job seekers paid experience while maintaining the Atherton Forest MTB Park. Two crews of four work full-time over two 22-week intakes. You'll plan and supervise:

  • Track maintenance and upgrades
  • Landscaping and horticulture at trails and trailheads
  • Revegetation, weed control and creek restoration
  • Community nursery tasks
  • Partner projects with community groups
  • On-the-job skills development and mentoring
What you bring
  • Crew leadership: Proven supervision, team-building and "get it done" mindset
  • Youth coach: You understand the challenges young people face and how to guide them to work-readiness
  • Fit for the job: Comfortable operating equipment and doing physical work in all conditions
  • Organised & calm: Strong at time/priority management and resource planning; steady under pressure
  • People skills: Clear communicator, fair but firm, confident resolving conflict
  • Safety first: Practical WHS knowledge and standards
  • Inclusive leadership: You create a culturally safe, respectful crew environment
  • Trail interest: Genuine knack for MTB/walking trail upkeep
Essential/Desirable
  • Qualifications/experience in Conservation & Land Management (or related)
  • Qualifications/experience in youth work, education, community engagement, social sciences (or related)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Working with Children Check
  • Current C-class QLD driver's licence
  • Highly regarded: Ag. Chemicals Licence, Chainsaw ticket (or willingness to obtain at your expense)
About VPG

We're a values-driven, Advantaged Thinking organisation—supportive, inclusive and responsible. We back young people to build skills and step into meaningful work. If that sounds like you, let's talk.

Salary & benefits
  • Base: ~$85,000 (depending on quals/experience) + super + portable LSL
  • NFP salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 entertainment per year
  • Contract: 12-month fixed term (government funded)
  • Roster: Monday–Friday, business hours (interviews held within these times)
How to apply
  1. Read the position description at

  2. Email one PDF to Angela Wienert (Executive Assistant) at with:

  3. Current résumé with two professional referees

  4. Copies of relevant qualifications
  5. A short cover letter explaining your interest and how you meet the role requirements

Keen to lead a crew, keep standards high, and leave quality work behind you each day?

Apply now and help us build better trails—and stronger futures—for young people in the Tablelands.

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