Overview
Maintain trails. Lead a crew. Make a real difference.
You’ll run a small team of trainees (17–24) on practical, on-ground projects across the Atherton Mountain Bike Park & Tablelands—keeping people safe, on task and proud of the work they deliver. If you enjoy hands-on work, coaching others, and leaving a site better than you found it, this is for you.
Why you’ll like it
Outdoors, not desk-bound: Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park and Tablelands sites.
Lead from the front: Set the plan, run the day, mentor the crew.
Visible results: Tracks fixed, trails shaped, creeks restored—work you can point to.
Solid package: ~AUD $85,000 + super + portable LSL, plus generous charity salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment).
Extra break: VPG shuts down between Christmas & New Year.
The work
VPG’s Tablelands Trail Builders gives local job seekers paid experience while maintaining the Atherton Forest MTB Park. Two crews of four work full-time over two 22-week intakes. You’ll plan and supervise:
- Track maintenance and upgrades
- Landscaping and horticulture at trails and trailheads
- Revegetation, weed control and creek restoration
- Community nursery tasks
- Partner projects with community groups
- On-the-job skills development and mentoring
What you bring
Crew leadership: Proven supervision, team-building and “get it done” mindset
Youth coach: You understand the challenges young people face and how to guide them to work-readiness
Fit for the job: Comfortable operating equipment and doing physical work in all conditions
Organised & calm: Strong at time/priority management and resource planning; steady under pressure
People skills: Explicit communicator, fair but firm, confident resolving conflict
Safety first: Practical WHS knowledge and standards
Inclusive leadership: You create a culturally safe, respectful crew environment
Trail interest: Genuine knack for MTB/walking trail upkeep
Essential/Desirable
Qualifications/experience in Conservation & Land Management (or related)
Qualifications/experience in youth work, education, community engagement, social sciences (or related)
First Aid Certificate
Working with Children Check
Current C-class QLD driver’s licence
Highly regarded: Ag. Chemicals Licence, Chainsaw ticket (or willingness to obtain at your expense)
About VPG
We’re a values-driven, Advantaged Thinking organisation—supportive, inclusive and responsible. We back young people to build skills and step into meaningful work. If that sounds like you, let’s talk.
Salary & benefits
NFP salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 entertainment per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term (government funded)
Roster: Monday–Friday, business hours (interviews held within these times)
How to apply
Read the position description at vpginc.com.au
Copies of relevant qualifications
A short cover letter explaining your interest and how you meet the role requirements
Keen to lead a crew, keep standards high, and leave quality work behind you each day? Apply now and help us build better trails—and stronger futures—for young people in the Tablelands.
Notes
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📌 Trails Project Supervisor
🏢 Vocational Partnerships Group
📍 Atherton