Practical property maintenance work with a proud Sunshine Coast family business
Woodlands Enterprises is a long-standing, family-owned poultry business based in Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast.
For more than 100 years, Woodlands has been growing chickens and eggs locally while maintaining a strong focus on quality, freshness and reliability.
We are seeking a reliable and practical Casual Handyman to complete general maintenance, minor repairs and property upkeep across Woodlands properties, buildings and facilities.
Reporting to the Property Manager, you will receive clear day-to-day priorities, job instructions and timeframes.
This role will suit someone who enjoys varied, hands-on work, takes pride in completing jobs properly and can work safely and independently across different locations.
Why this role is appealing
This is a varied casual role where your practical skills will make a visible difference to the presentation, safety and upkeep of Woodlands properties.
You will have the opportunity to:
Complete a broad range of practical maintenance and minor repair tasks
Work across different Woodlands properties, buildings and outdoor areas
Manage allocated jobs independently while having the support of the Property Manager
Use your initiative to identify practical solutions within the scope of the role
Contribute to a stable, locally owned Sunshine Coast business
Work casual hours based on property maintenance and operational requirements
About the role
The Casual Handyman is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled general maintenance and minor repair work.
You will complete allocated tasks safely, efficiently and to an appropriate standard, while providing regular updates to the Property Manager about progress, materials, delays and any work that requires a licensed trade or specialist contractor.
Your work may include:




Patching and minor wall repairs, painting and touch-ups
Assembling furniture and installing shelves, noticeboards and similar items
Minor non-structural carpentry repairs
Adjusting or repairing doors, hinges, handles, locks, windows, screens and cupboards
Minor repairs to gates and fencing where a licensed trade is not required
Pressure cleaning, rubbish removal and general property presentation tasks
Basic grounds and external area maintenance
Collecting and managing approved materials and consumables for allocated jobs
Maintaining tools, equipment, vehicles and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition
Keeping accurate records of work completed, time worked and materials used
The role does not undertake electrical, plumbing, gas, structural, asbestos-related or other licensed or high-risk work unless the person is appropriately qualified, authorised and directed to do so.
About you
You are dependable, safety-conscious and comfortable completing practical work with limited supervision.
You take pride in neat, tidy outcomes, communicate clearly and understand when a job is outside your authority or should be referred to a qualified tradesperson.
You will bring:
Previous experience in handyman work, property maintenance, building maintenance, facilities maintenance or a similar practical role
The ability to safely use common hand tools and power tools
Sound practical judgement and problem-solving skills
Good organisation and time management,



including the ability to work to agreed priorities and timeframes
A reliable, punctual and professional approach
The ability to work independently and cooperatively with employees, contractors and property occupants
A current Australian driver licence and own vehicle (will be paid a vehicle allowance)
Physical fitness and stamina suitable for an active maintenance role
Availability to work casual hours in response to property and operational requirements
A Construction White Card and relevant trade, maintenance or building experience would be advantageous but are not essential.
Why join Woodlands?
At Woodlands, you will join a proud local business with deep roots in the Sunshine Coast community and a strong future ahead.
We offer:
Diverse and practical work where no two days are exactly the same
Clear day-to-day direction from the Property Manager
A supportive and down-to-earth work environment
The opportunity to use a broad range of practical skills
Casual flexibility within a stable, long-established family business
Work based across Woodlands properties in the Beerwah and surrounding areas
Important biosecurity requirement
For biosecurity purposes, the successful applicant cannot have any bird species or pigs at home, including chickens, ducks, budgies or other birds.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a PredictFit online assessment.
This assessment assists Woodlands in determining a candidate's capacity to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the role and supports our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in line with our Work Health and Safety obligations.
Please note: only successful applicants will be contacted.
Overseas applicants will not be considered.
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📌 Casual Handyman (Queensland)
🏢 Woodlands Enterprises
📍 Queensland