Maintenance Assistant - Part Time / Royal National Park

Division/Branch: Youthworks Outdoors

Location: Port Hacking Centres, Royal National Park (Sutherland), NSW

Job type: Part Time

Closing date: As soon as position filled

Youthworks is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (part-time) to join our team at Port Hacking, situated in the beautiful Royal National Park, just outside Sutherland. This part time role will be contributing to our guests’ satisfaction and enhance Youthworks’ reputation, whilst undertaking maintenance responsibilities to ensure quality service from start to finish.

Youthworks Outdoors provide a place of temporary community for groups for relational and personal growth. We are intentional partners to schools, churches and like-minded community groups through networking, collaboration, and facilitation of Word ministry. We are providers of outstanding venues in amazing locations and Christian hospitality. We believe our interactions with our guests and each other are opportunities to promote and proclaim the gospel.

About the role

• No split shifts – (38 hour week)

• Tools provided

• Large variety of tasks

• Supportive team

Your responsibilities

‍ ‍Maintenance Assistance

• Assist maintenance team members with day-to-day repair, upkeep, and maintenance tasks across Youthworks Port Hacking and accommodation facilities

• Provide high quality support to ensure grounds, cabins, rooms, amenities, and common areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and functional condition

• Conduct yourself professionally and positively while interacting with guests, staff, contractors, and volunteers

• Assist with responding to maintenance requests and reported repairs in a timely manner

• Assist with manual handling tasks including moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials safely

• Ensure all tools and equipment used are handled safely, checked regularly, and any faults or hazards are reported to management immediately

• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

  Grounds and Site Upkeep

• Assist with the daily upkeep and general presentation of site grounds

• Undertake general outdoor maintenance tasks including weeding, blowing leaves, rubbish and waste collection, and cleaning external areas

• Assist with painting, touch-up work, and basic refurbishment projects as required

• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of maintenance storage areas, workshops, and equipment sheds

• Ensure pathways, outdoor areas, and workspaces remain safe, clean, and free from hazards

  Workshop and Equipment Support

• Assist with organising, maintaining, and restocking maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment

• Report damaged, unsafe, or missing tools and equipment promptly to the maintenance co-ordinator

  Systems and Safety

• Accurately maintain and keep up to date relevant maintenance records, checklists, and re-porting documentation as required• Adhere to workplace health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices at all times

• Ensure any maintenance issues, hazards, incidents, or irregularities are reported to relevant stakeholders as soon as possible• Provide feedback on maintenance and operational improvement measures that support excellent guest experiences and efficient site operations

• Ensure all relevant reporting occurs promptly, is actioned as needed, and filed accordingly

You will need to demonstrate

• An eagerness to learn more real-world skills and put them into practice

• A passion for the outdoors

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and to be flexible to reflect changes in priority

• A systematic and focused approach to tasks with a strong attention to detail

• An ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes

• Strong work ethos

• Strong customer focus

• Good personal presentation

• Willingness to work in an overtly Christian environment and within an Anglican organisation

• Commitment to work withYouthworks mission

• Verified and Cleared Working with Children Check number for paid employment

What we would really like you to have

• Personal Christian faith

• Proven maintenance and/or construction experience

• WorkSafe NSW Licenses

• Qualifications relating to the construction industry

• Proven knowledge of Industry and Safety Standards

• First aid qualifications

Additional information

Current drivers license and own transport is essential as there is no public transport anywhere near Port Hacking Conference Centres.

How to apply

Obtain the Position Description.

Submit in writing a cover letter and resume by clicking 'Apply Now' below.

Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and any Christian ministry involvement.

Youthworks Conference Centres is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Checks program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply.

General enquiries can be directed to Human Resources humanresources@youthworks.net.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.

To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.