Overview
Are you motivated, hardworking, and proud to contribute to creating high-quality communities for Australia's over-50s? Do you enjoy working as part of a team that builds beautiful spaces where people can truly live their best lives?
About Us
Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned business with over 48 years of experience in developing, constructing, and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care Facilities across Australia. Our resorts aren't just places to live they're vibrant, active communities designed for comfort, connection, and enjoyment.
We are passionate about delivering premium homes and exceptional environments that enrich the lives of our residents. Our construction division plays a vital role in bringing this vision to life from the first foundation poured to the final finishing touch.
Join us in redefining over-50s living through quality craftsmanship and care.
Position Details
We're seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Labourer to join our Palm Lake Construction team at Bargara. You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople to support the building and development of our premium lifestyle homes and community facilities. This is a Full Time - Fixed Term (2 Years) position working 38 hours per week between the span of 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Your contribution will help ensure each resort and home we build meets the high standards Palm Lake Group is known for.
Responsibilities
* Assisting tradespeople and site supervisors with general construction duties.
* Performing site clean up, material handling, and general labour tasks.
* Loading and unloading building materials safely and efficiently.
* Operating basic tools and equipment under supervision.
* Maintaining a clean, organised, and hazard free worksite.
* Following safety procedures and reporting hazards or incidents promptly.
* Supporting construction and display home preparation as required.
* Comply with all dust exposure controls including engineering controls and RPE requirements as per WHS legislation in QLD.
* Other duties as directed by site supervisors or project managers.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who shares our values of respect, safety, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* A White Card (Construction Induction) - essential
* A current driver's licence & reliable transport
* A strong work ethic and a commitment to quality outcomes.
* Experience in construction or labouring (preferred but not essential).
* Must be medically fit to wear tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and willing to comply with associated facial hair requirements for silica PPE and safety requirements.
* Willingness to undertake silica awareness training, RPE training and baseline & ongoing health monitoring where required.
* Ability to follow directions and work effectively within a team.
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Why Join Us
At Palm Lake, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:
* Competitive Remuneration
* Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
* 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
* Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
* Career Opportunities – Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.
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