Yardsperson

Role overview

The City of Gold Coast is hiring a Yardsperson to support its Fleet team at the Carrara Depot and nearby locations. This hands-on position suits someone who enjoys practical work, keeping outdoor and depot spaces orderly, and contributing to a team that helps operations run smoothly.

Working pattern and pay

• This is a full-time position.
• The roster includes a 9-day fortnight.
• Working hours are 36.00 hours each week.
• Pay starts at $2523.86 per fortnight plus superannuation.

What the role involves

In this role, you will help with the everyday running of the Carrara Depot and associated sites. The work includes keeping work areas neat and safe, assisting with moving and maintaining vehicles and equipment, supporting basic gardening, and handling general maintenance support tasks. You will work with depot staff to keep facilities, fleet items, and storage areas secure, functional, and well presented.

Key duties

• Keep depot areas across Carrara, CityLink, and other sites clean, safe, and organised.
• Support the movement, upkeep, and general handling of Council fleet vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Help store and arrange materials and equipment in a safe and orderly way.
• Complete basic gardening tasks and routine maintenance activities.
• Spot and report safety issues, hazards, and security concerns.
• Assist depot staff with operational support tasks as needed.
• Take part in WHS inspections, hazard checks, and risk assessments.

What will help you succeed

The ideal person is dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a practical, outdoor environment. A strong safety mindset, good communication, and the ability to manage day-to-day tasks on your own are important. Experience in yard work, general maintenance, gardening, or a similar operational setting would be an advantage.

Organisation and culture

The Gold Coast is a fast-growing region built on lifestyle and opportunity. As one of Australia’s largest councils, the organisation focuses on delivering high-value services to the community and maintaining a high-performing, customer-focused culture.

Employee benefits

• A 9-day fortnight, giving you a long weekend every second week.
• Access to more than 350 fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Four free confidential counselling sessions each year for you or your immediate family.
• Job security in a stable working environment.
• A professional, inclusive workplace with modern equipment.
• Free parking.
• Uniforms, tools, and PPE supplied.
• A workplace where safety is treated as the top priority.
• Opportunities for overtime to help increase earnings.
• Clear opportunities to progress into leadership roles or build specialist skills through training.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining how their skills, experience, and personal attributes match the role. Additional qualifications may be requested where relevant.

Recruitment contact

Contact person: Ashley Shannon
Contact email: ashannon@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Selection and checks

The selection process may include a one-way video interview, a face-to-face or virtual interview, reference checks, and other screening steps such as police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews, and drug and alcohol testing.

Diversity and inclusion

The employer encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Candidates are welcome to discuss any support or adjustments they may need during the recruitment process.