Indigenous Facilities Caretaker

We're looking for a hands-on Facilities Caretaker to lead the care and upkeep of this large, vibrant lifestyle community. You'll also play a key role in managing contractors, supervising team members and resolving issues with professionalism and care. This is an opportunity to be part of an established community-focused environment where your work truly makes a difference.

We're one of Australia's largest diversified property groups. For over 70 years we've been creating and curating communities full of energy, soul and life. We're on a mission to create a better future for our people, communities and the planet.

Position Description:

• Full-time permanent role | Monday to Friday |6am - 2pm
• Maintain and enhance large-scale gardens, grounds and amenities
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance across the site
• Supervise contractors and team members reporting directly to you
• Ensure safety compliance and uphold high operational standards
• Build strong, respectful relationships with homeowners
• Manage community security and operational budgets
• Participate in regular Caretaker meetings and complete required reporting

Position Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing large, scaled gardens and grounds as well as experience in general maintenance and amenity cleaning
• Background in caretaking or maintenance within lifestyle communities, retirement living, schools, or hotels/resorts
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in engaging with people
• Experience in team supervision and contractor coordination
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• ACDC licence for weed spraying (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic computer proficiency and current First Aid certificate (refresher available)
• Full driver's licence and own transport to/from work (work ute provided during work hours)

Application requirements:

Candidate will be screened by IWS and will need to apply through IWS link

Indigenous Workstars specialises in the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into employment in a variety of communities and industries across Australia.

***Please note only candidates that are successful in moving to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted further***