At a Glance
- Tasks: Help care for and maintain local landscapes while learning about conservation.
- Company: YMCA Mango Hill Community Centre, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free gym membership, and discounts on services.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and gain valuable skills in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Passion for conservation and ability to work outdoors; First Aid certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
YMCA Mango Hill Community Centre is recruiting 8 dedicated Land Care Assistants to join our team in a Full-Time Fixed-Term position.
As a Land Care Assistant, you will focus on providing conservation and land care services to the YMCA and key community stakeholders. This includes caring for, nurturing and maintaining landscapes within the community, understanding the local flora and fauna, and methods to conserve and protect the local environment.
Work locations:
- Monday to Thursday: Camp Warrawee, Joyner
- Friday: Mango Hill Community Centre, Mango Hill
Applicants are encouraged to have access to their own reliable transport, as travel between both work locations is required. Based across our Mango Hill and Camp Warrawee sites in Joyner, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to the care and maintenance of our outdoor spaces and community environments.
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 and 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.
- 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.
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.
Land Care Assistant in Brisbane employer: YMCA Queensland
Y Schools Queensland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where passionate individuals can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on professional development, collaboration, and a commitment to wellbeing, employees enjoy unique benefits such as salary packaging, gym memberships, and discounts on services, all while working across multiple campuses to influence positive change in youth work practice.
