Property and Garden Handyperson (Part-Time)
Richmond, VIC | 0.6 FTE | Level 3, Social and Community Employee
Cultivating Community

Are you a hands-on, practical thinker with a passion for green spaces and community. Cultivating Community is a social enterprise with over 25 years of experience building and maintaining thriving communal and community gardens.

As a Property and Garden Handyperson, you’ll play a vital role in creating and maintaining vibrant, functional, and welcoming garden spaces that bring communities together. Working closely with our onsite Handy Person Supervisor and under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, you’ll help ensure our 21 community gardens and other properties remain safe, beautiful, and accessible for all.

Your work will be a mix of property maintenance, horticultural support, and hands-on construction and repair tasks. You’ll be responsible for fixing and improving essential elements like gates, locks, plumbing, garden beds, and sheds, as well as supporting the upkeep of communal paths, grassy areas, and compost zones. You’ll also assist with soft landscaping and help bring new garden designs to life.

In this dynamic, outdoor-based role, you’ll use a wide range of tools and equipment, from brush cutters and steam weeders to power tools and mowers, and will need to be comfortable with physical tasks and manual labour in various weather conditions.

You’ll also contribute to sustainability efforts, waste management, and community engagement by working alongside volunteers and other team members, all while supporting the continuous improvement of our garden programs. This is a role where no two days are quite the same—and where your practical skills will help grow both green spaces and community wellbeing.

What You Bring:

2+ years’ experience in property/garden maintenance

Skilled in industrial gardening equipment and tool use

Skilled using power tools

Woodworking is desirable

Physical stamina and great hand-eye coordination

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work systematically

Growth mindset and commitment to high work standards

Understanding of urban agriculture or community gardening is a bonus

Essential Requirements:

Working With Children Check

National Police Check

Australian work rights

Commitment to Cultivating Community's values: Positivity, Connection, Opportunity, and Creativity

We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including people from CALD communities and those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Why Work with Us?

At Cultivating Community, you’ll be part of a values-driven team creating equitable access to green spaces and employment. You’ll enjoy meaningful work, variety in your day, and the satisfaction of helping urban gardens thrive.

If you are interested in joining Cultivating Community in this role, please apply and include your resume and cover letter addressing why your want to join our team in this role. If you have any questions please contact Amelia [email protected]