Employment Support Worker - Mylestones Solutions

CPL · Cairns City QLD 4870 · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Employment Support Worker - Mylestones Solutions

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support and coach participants to develop practical skills and work readiness.
  • Lead and supervise gardening and grounds maintenance operations.
  • Monitor employee progress and provide feedback to support development.

  • Permanent, full-time role, based in Cairns.
  • Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free!
  • Help us make a difference in people’s lives every day!

If you are passionate about social impact and love working with people, we want to hear from you.

At Mylestones, your work can help change the direction of someone's life. By connecting people with disability to the right employment opportunities, you'll help them build confidence, independence and a stronger sense of belonging.

What wilI I be doing?
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside participants, supporting them to develop practical skills, confidence, and work readiness through real, community-based gardening and grounds maintenance work.

This could include:

  • Support and coach supported employees to build skills, independence, and workplace capability.

  • Using and maintaining gardening and horticultural equipment in line with safety requirements.

  • Lead and supervise garden crew operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

  • Monitor employee progress and performance, providing regular feedback and collaborating with stakeholders to support development outcome.

  • Prepare quotations, assess customer requirements, and coordinate resources to deliver quality gardening and grounds maintenance services.

Why work with Mylestones?

  • Competitive hourly rates dependant on experience.

  • Award conditions and hourly rates that reflect experience.

  • Great opportunities for career growth and development.

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (for full-time & part-time employees).

  • Work as part of a supportive and person-centred team!

What you’ll need

  • Experience or knowledge in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance.
  • Great listening and respectful communication skills.
  • A passion for people and a focus on great customer service.
  • A commitment to working together to deliver great outcomes
  • Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we can help you get these).
  • Driver’s licence and/or reliable transport.

About Mylestones

Mylestones has been opening doors and empowering individuals with disabilities to find meaningful employment opportunities for over 40 years.

We are seeking someone driven and results-oriented to join our dynamic team and work in Cairns and surrounding areas. If you are looking to make your mark by connecting job seekers with employers and build fulfilling careers, please apply.

Inclusive Employer

At Mylestones, you are welcome here. Inclusion is part of how we work every day. We are intentional in building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we support every day. Visit our careers page to learn more.

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Skills

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Customer serviceExcellent communication skillsGardeningGrounds maintenanceHorticultureListening skillsMaintenanceTeamworkWorkplace safety

Licenses & certifications

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Blue cardCar licenceNdis worker screening check

Perks & benefits

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Career growth and development opportunitiesSalary packaging up to $15,900 tax-freeSupportive and person-centred team environment