AI Job Summary

Gardening, trade, maintenance, hospitality or similar practical skills with ability to teach hands‑on tasks.
Experience supervising, mentoring or training others, including delivering hands‑on workshops or training.
Strong understanding of WHS legislation and safety procedures, including conducting safety inductions and risk control.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

36.17 AUD – 36.18 AUD (Hour)

Description

Project Officer – Community Garden (Hands‑On, Community Focused)

📍 Longreach | 🌱 Outdoor, Practical Role | 🤝 Community Impact

Are you passionate about working hands‑on, supporting people, and building something meaningful in your community?

We’re looking for a Project Officer to lead a Community Garden project, supporting participants through practical skill development, mentoring and real‑world work experience.

About the role

This role is all about doing, teaching and supporting. You’ll work directly with participants in our community garden, helping them build transferable skills that support longer‑term employment outcomes.

You will:

Supervise and upskill
Deliver daily, hands‑on activities in the garden
Provide mentoring, encouragement and practical training
Ensure all activities are safe, inclusive and culturally respectful
Coordinate project activities aligned with RAES program objectives

Funding is secured until 30 June 2027.

What you’ll be doing

Delivering practical, supervised skills development in a community garden setting
Leading garden maintenance, workshops and project activities
Conducting safety inductions and ensuring WHS compliance
Building strong relationships with participants and community stakeholders
Completing basic reporting and activity planning
Supporting participant wellbeing and employability outcomes

What we’re looking for

Practical skills (gardening, trade, maintenance, hospitality or similar)
Experience supervising, mentoring or training others
Strong WHS awareness and safety‑first mindset
Great communication and people skills
Ability to work outdoors and lead by example
Current driver’s licence
Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
Clear National Police Check (required)

Desirable but not essential:

Cert IV Training & Assessment
Trade qualification
First Aid certification
Experience in employment or community programs

Why work with us?

✅ Make a visible difference in your local community ✅ Enjoy hands‑on, meaningful work ✅ Support participants to grow skills, confidence and pathways to work ✅ Be part of a values‑driven, culturally respectful organisation

Apply now

If you enjoy practical work, supporting others, and contributing to community‑led projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Project Officer