Your Opportunity
In a peaceful area based in Mareeba (Cairns), Shanty Creek is our Indigenous alcohol and drug residential treatment and recovery program. It provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women, aged 18 years and over, who are experiencing alcohol or other drugs dependency or misuse and mental health concerns. The program is dedicated to acceptance, compassion, respect and trust. It is an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women can find solutions to their drug and alcohol problems. Shanty Creek provides a safe and supportive environment, to assist clients in reaching their goals and reduce the harm of drugs or alcohol.
This is a 0.5 FTE (19 Hours per week) position with flexibility around days and hours of work, on a consistent schedule. Salary for this position is $33.00 - $36.00 per hour plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay. This is a contract position up until 30 June 2026.
What we are looking for
As an experienced Grounds or Maintenance person, you will be able to provide general handyman skills including gardening, cleaning and light carpentry duties. You will be comfortable working on a large residential site and have a compassionate and engaging nature.
You’ll also bring:
- A background in landscaping, maintenance, and groundskeeping including mowing, weeding, spraying general garden upkeep
- Competence in maintaining gardening equipment and machinery and use of basic power tools
- An understanding of, and compliance with, occupational health and safety requirements
- A friendly, flexible and non-judgemental attitude – including working within professional boundaries
- Good emotional regulation skills, with an understanding of de-escalation practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to a wide range of people
- Understanding for the need to maintain confidentiality of clients – both at work and after hours
- Supervisory skills – you’ll be mentoring and supporting clients to develop skills in this area
A relevant qualification would be highly desirable, but relevant experience and a great attitude are what’s most important to us. You will need to have a current, valid Australian Drivers Licence and a National Police Check.
And you’ll love working with talented people who are humble, human, and full of hope. We’re dedicated to helping others, no matter how difficult or complex the challenge!
Benefits of Working with us
You’ll join a curious team that thinks differently and seeks new ways. We look to the evidence. We explore new ideas. And when we reach “better”, we ask, “What’s next?”
Lives Lived Well offers a huge range of benefits, which can be seen on our website, but here are a few of them:
- No weekend requirements
- Newly established facility and grounds
- A workplace wellness program which includes celebrating Wellness Week
- We foster a culture of belonging – ensuring everyone feels accepted for who they are
- Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers
How to Apply
Please contact Renee Dwyer on 0497 707 444 or [email protected] for a copy of the Position Description.
Applications close on 15 July 2025 at 5.00pm however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations Peoples.
