About the role

The position of Groundsperson exists to assist with general maintenance, assist with Museum projects and activities, provide excellent service and support Museum operations.

Key responsibilities

- Assist the grounds team with day-to-day and other maintenance of Museum grounds, buildings and assets as required
- Assist with the Cretaceous Garden and its infrastructure and support its expansion in consultation with the Executive Chairman
- Assist with repairs and maintenance of shuttle buses, other Museum vehicles and equipment
- Assist with cleaning, rubbish removal and other tasks as required
- Assist with project construction works as directed by the Executive Chairman
- Assist with offsite activities such as dinosaur digs, park maintenance, event support and other tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager or Executive Chairman
- Ensure visitors are attended to at the counters as quickly as possible
- Greet visitors in a friendly way and treat them with attention and respect
- Look for small ways to enhance each visitor's experience and exceed expectations
- Perform duties at the Museum and at the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument in Lark Quarry Conservation Park

About you

- Good knowledge and practical skills of aspects of general repair and maintenance duties in relation to property,



vehicles and other assets
- Knowledge of work health and safety requirements and valuable practices
- Interest in or knowledge of aspects of palaeontology, natural history and Earth sciences (highly regarded)
- Well spoken, well presented, friendly and polite
- Understanding of what excellent customer service looks like and the ability to deliver it
- Able to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks
- Able to take responsibility for completing tasks efficiently, effectively and to the agreed timeframe
- Working Queensland Working with Children Check (mandatory)
- Full Australian driver's licence (mandatory)
- Flexible and willing to work a seven-day roster including public holidays and weekends, especially April to September

About us

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is a world-class organisation and home to the world's largest collection of Australia's largest dinosaur fossils. The Museum houses the world's largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils and comprises a Fossil Preparation Laboratory, Reception Centre and the March of the Titanosaurs exhibition at Dinosaur Canyon. The Museum is a non-profit organisation which draws support from across Australia.

📌 Groundsperson (Winton)
🏢 Australian Age of Dinosaurs
📍 Winton