Site Assistant Category Construction/facilities Location Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia

School For Field Studies Inc

Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia
Base: usd $21,000–$25,000; benefits: up to four (4...
On-site
Facilities and grounds maintenance
Vehicle maintenance
Student program support
The School for Field Studies is seeking a Site Assistant for its Centre for Rainforest Studies in Yungaburra, Queensland. This full-time position involves hands-on facilities maintenance, logistical support for student programs, and administrative duties, all contributing to the organization's commitment to environmental stewardship

Job Summary

  • The Site Assistant is a full-time, year-round position responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the field station, providing hands-on facilities and grounds maintenance.
  • This role assists with administrative and logistical tasks, and supports student programs through coordination of weekly cleanups and occasional transportation needs.
  • Staff are integral members of the Center’s communal living model, eating and working with the student cohort.

Matching Summary

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The School for Field Studies is seeking a Site Assistant for its Centre for Rainforest Studies in Yungaburra, Queensland. This full-time position involves hands-on facilities maintenance, logistical support for student programs, and administrative duties, all contributing to the organization's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Salary

Base: USD $21,000–$25,000; Benefits: Up to four (4) weeks paid leave annually, on-site room and board, Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance, International health insurance reimbursements, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage, Option to participate in SFS’s 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year of service

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Facilities and grounds maintenance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Student program support
  • Administrative and logistical tasks
  • Work with contractors and agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Environmental stewardship commitment
  • Communal living model participation
  • Positive community relations

Key Requirements

  • Visa permitting work in Australia
  • Tertiary qualification or 2 years undergraduate study
  • Ability to operate motorized equipment and hand/power tools
  • Demonstrated maintenance and construction experience
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Experience operating manual and automatic vehicles
  • Experience working with building trade contractors
  • Experience with supply ordering and inventory tracking
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification

Work Rights

Visa permitting work in Australia

Sponsorship: available

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