Grounds and Maintenance Officer | Collingwood Park, Queensland | Salary Sacrifice Options + Negotiable Wage

Challenge Employment & Training is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting job seekers and strengthening local communities.

Since 1976, we have been helping people overcome barriers to employment through quality Certificate training, on-the-job experience, and personalised wellbeing support. We are passionate about creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping people develop the skills they need to succeed in meaningful employment.

Our head office is set on a unique semi-rural acreage property in Collingwood Park, surrounded by expansive, lush green grounds that are carefully maintained to create a welcoming workplace for our clients, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our small team full-time.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the beautiful grounds, and buildings to ensure they remain in clean, safe, and operating conditions. By carrying out on-site maintenance and outdoor duties, you will directly contribute to meaningful employment outcomes for the local community.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and prefer working independently, this job is for you.

- Mow, edge and maintain lawns using ride-on mowers.
- Prune, trim and maintain hedges, shrubs and trees.
- Carry out general grounds maintenance, including weed control, garden bed upkeep, leaf and debris removal, and maintaining pathways and outdoor areas.




- Use high-pressure cleaning equipment to maintain outdoor surfaces, pathways, buildings and other facilities.
- Assist with the set-up and pack-down of events, including moving furniture, marquees, equipment and other items as required.
- Perform minor maintenance and basic repairs, such as replacing fixtures, painting touch-ups and other general handyman tasks.
- Conduct routine equipment checks, perform basic maintenance and report any faults or repairs required.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills & Experience

- Experience operating ride-on mowers, particularly Toro Zero Turn mowers.
- Competency using grounds maintenance equipment.
- Previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience (preferred 1 year of experience).
- The ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
- Good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
- Permanent Australian work rights or an appropriate visa.
- A valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
- The ability to pass a National Police Check.

Why Join Us?

The salary is based on your current experience, and is negotiable with the recruitment team. Salary sacrifice is available!

Work within a supportive not-for-profit organisation.

Enjoy working on an unique semi-rural outdoor work environment. See Kangaroos and other wildlife regularly.

Make a positive impact supporting an organisation that helps local job seekers and communities.

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