Caretaker - Live In

We are currently seeking applicants to fill the role of Live In Caretaker at our seasonal worker accommodation facility in Tolga, QLD.
There are 2 positions available, job to commence May 2024.

• Live onsite
• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing permanent employment

As a Live In Caretaker, you will be focused on cleanliness, facility rules & regulations, behaviour management & general day to day items. You will also need to be involved with maintenance, lawns, and gardening and some of the more manual tasks.Duties that will be required:

• On a rostered basis with the other Caretaker, conduct nightly walk arounds to lock down common rooms, kitchen, make sure noise is reduced from 10PM and ask all residents outside to move inside. Enforce Rules & Regulations.
• You will be required to be on duty every 2nd weekend on an agreed roster pattern with other caretakers
• Ensure that the grounds, gardens, common areas and facilities are maintained to a high standard and are always well presented
• Assist with daily bin emptying, waste removal, trips to the tip, and general day to day tasks to keep the facility secure & safe
• Various pro-active upkeep tasks such as gyprock repair, painting, minor repair work that doesn't involve the use of trades
• Driving facility work vehicles, if required

Key selection criteria:

• Good natured & patient - most residents will be from non-English speaking backgrounds in Australia to work hard and send money back to their families
• Not afraid of hard work
• Fit & healthy
• Be punctual & motivated
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Take pride in their work & workplace.
• The ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to perform general maintenance using tools, if required
• Good communication skills
• Professional approach to the role
• Customer focused

This is a Live-In position that requires a minimum of 38 hrs per week, however, the applicant must be available to work any day of the week on a roster with the other caretaker. Remuneration for this role is $33.00 per hour. Accommodation and utility costs are included.To apply please email applications to agri@directpersonnel.com.au with “Caretaker - Tolga” in the subject line. Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria, or who do not attach a resume, will not be considered.Applications close on 1st May 2024. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered. Successful applicants only will be contacted by mid May 2024.