Job Description
What we can offer
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State – we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated! We offer current and future team members:
Free On-Site Parking
Branded uniform including work boots
Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised Qualifications
Flexible Working Arrangements and Study Leave
NTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites and generous retail & food & beverage discounts.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes
Access to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
As we continue to welcome visitors to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and share our conversation story - we have an opportunity for an experienced and qualified Casual Handyman to support our Grounds & Maintenance team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Leading Hand Carpenter, you will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Sanctuary’s buildings, facilities, and grounds.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on basic carpentry and general maintenance, including repairs, painting, fencing, and site upkeep. You’ll ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
The role requires good physical fitness, as you’ll be working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing tasks involving lifting, walking, bending, and working in occasionally noisy or dusty environments.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position You will be a safe, tidy, friendly, and courteous worker as this is a work environment where visibility and interactions with guests is an important factor.
Other key skills and qualifications we are looking for include:
Proven hands-on experience in carpentry, building maintenance or similar (no formal trade qualification required)
Ability to carry out basic carpentry tasks such as decking, repairs, fencing, and general building works
Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively
Good understanding of workplace health and safety (WHS) practices
Physically fit and capable of manual labour in outdoor environments
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently or within a team
Comfortable in a work environment which includes, mammal, birds, reptiles and snakes
About National Trust Queensland & the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State.
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State – we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated! We offer current and future team members:
Free On-Site Parking
Branded uniform including work boots
Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised Qualifications
Flexible Working Arrangements and Study Leave
NTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites and generous retail & food & beverage discounts.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes
Access to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
As we continue to welcome visitors to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and share our conversation story - we have an opportunity for an experienced and qualified Casual Handyman to support our Grounds & Maintenance team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Leading Hand Carpenter, you will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Sanctuary’s buildings, facilities, and grounds.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on basic carpentry and general maintenance, including repairs, painting, fencing, and site upkeep. You’ll ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
The role requires good physical fitness, as you’ll be working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing tasks involving lifting, walking, bending, and working in occasionally noisy or dusty environments.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position You will be a safe, tidy, friendly, and courteous worker as this is a work environment where visibility and interactions with guests is an important factor.
Other key skills and qualifications we are looking for include:
Proven hands-on experience in carpentry, building maintenance or similar (no formal trade qualification required)
Ability to carry out basic carpentry tasks such as decking, repairs, fencing, and general building works
Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively
Good understanding of workplace health and safety (WHS) practices
Physically fit and capable of manual labour in outdoor environments
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently or within a team
Comfortable in a work environment which includes, mammal, birds, reptiles and snakes
About National Trust Queensland & the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Handyman position is now open for candidates interested in the Labour/Helper Jobs sector. This role in Currumbin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Labour/Helper Jobs is a plus.
