JOB ADVERT:
Love working outdoors? Maka Tipi are searching for casual crew members to join our rigging team to set up our amazing giant hat tipis and bell tents. The work is physically tough and the hours can sometimes be long, but the rewards of working outdoors, creating amazing venues for our clients, experiencing different parts of the East Coast of Australia and working with a fun and amazing team of people make this a really exciting job opportunity.
THE JOB
Working with a team leader and other crew, you'll be helping to set up and dismantle our giant tipis and bell tents in various locations in the south east. We set up in backyards, wedding venues, farms, mountain tops, music venues, conference centres, festivals and everything in between. You'll also be involved in loading and unloading our equipment, driving our vehicles and various maintenance and cleaning tasks at our base on the Gold Coast.
This role would suit anyone undertaking some study or anyone looking for an additional job.
BENEFITS
* Work outside in some amazing locations, such as the Gold Coast, GC Hinterland, Sunshine Coast, Granite Belt, Byron Bay and the NSW Hinterland to name but a few
* Flexible working hours and weekend work is optional for extra pay
* Freedom to top up your income with other employment during our quieter months
* Competitive rate of pay of $28.50 per hour starting salary, rising with experience and responsibility
* No experience necessary, full training is provided
WHAT WE LOOK FOR - ESSENTIAL
* Physically fit and strong
* Enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking
* Good communication skills
* Reliable and punctual with a good work ethic
* Be able to undertake specific tasks under direction or work alone after training
* Eligible to work in Australia
* Be double or triple vaccinated - must be up to date for some venues
* Love working outdoors and interest in adventure
WHAT WE LOOK FOR – DESIRABLE
* Full driving license
* Trailer towing experience
* Live within the Gold Coast area
* Previous experience of working with giant tipis, marquees or other temporary structures
* Experience of working outdoors
HOURS OF WORK
We usually leave our base early morning at around 6am, sometimes earlier for longer distance jobs. Anyone who applies needs to be aware of this and prepared. We can work up to 12 hours on larger jobs.
Our working week is generally Monday to Friday, but this varies depending upon how busy we are, and you may only be required on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.
Although weekend working is optional, we do require a certain level of flexibility when we are busy.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Gold Coast QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)
Location:
* Gold Coast QLD (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 11/09/2025