Groundskeeper / Handyperson – Rooftop Playground & Gardens
Neurodiverse Playhouse is a warm, inclusive community space for children and families. We’re looking for a practical, reliable Groundskeeper/Handyperson to help us care for our outdoor areas – including a rooftop playground with veggie garden in Spring Hill, plus front and backyard gardens in Banyo.
About the Role
This role is all about keeping our play and garden spaces safe, tidy, and thriving. You’ll take pride in looking after the veggie gardens, maintaining lawns and play areas, and lending a hand with small repairs and handy jobs as they come up.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain rooftop playground, front, and backyard areas.
- Care for veggie gardens: planting, watering, pruning, harvesting.
- General groundskeeping: mowing, weeding, mulching, tidying.
- Ensure play areas are clean, safe, and welcoming for children.
- Carry out occasional light handyperson tasks (minor repairs, fixing equipment, basic maintenance).
- Work with a focus on safety and child-friendly environments.
About You
- Experience in gardening, landscaping, or groundskeeping.
- Handy with tools and confident with small repair jobs.
- Knowledge of veggie gardens and plant care.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Friendly and approachable, with a genuine care for children’s spaces.
Benefits
- Flexible, part-time hours (to be agreed).
- A friendly, supportive workplace.
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful, community-focused organisation.
- Satisfaction of creating safe, thriving spaces for children and families.
If you’re a hands-on person who enjoys gardening and light maintenance work, and you’d like to support a child-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.52 – $37.52 per hour
Expected hours: 6 per week
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
