About this opportunity

The primary purpose is to plan and execute the mechanical maintenance function at VIP Packaging Brendale, whilst providing support to other departments i.e. projects, production.

You will be also responsible for ensuring the maintenance function is delivering best outcomes with accurate and timely response to operations.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate and balance the workload, assign scheduled tasks and mechanical breakdown tasks for site Mechanical Trades and Contractors
• Manage and maintain the MEX maintenance schedule for mechanical works at the Brendale site
• Oversee the Maintenance Planner raise and Issue MEX Works Orders from Requests
• Lead and or participate in Continuous Improvement Projects to achieve improved Safety, Productivity, Quality & Reliability
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory
• Liaise with Electrical Trades and Electrical Supervisor
• Actively drive a culture of behavioral safety and preventative safety measures and activities.  
• Ensure that work is carried out in a safe working manner (Take5 & LOTO) and maintaining safe working environments.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Five (5) years in manufacturing processes.
• Maintenance planning, scheduling and supervision
• Understanding of “good practice” preventative maintenance strategies
• Experience with MEX or equivalent maintenance operating system
• Highly developed safety awareness and ability to drive a safety culture
• Strong analytical aptitude, an ability to improve planning processes and drive change

About the client
Our client has been crafting beautiful, functional outdoor spaces across Queensland. We specialise in landscaping, outdoor structures, and nature play areas for schools and commercial spaces, with a strong focus on projects that leave a lasting, positive impact on local communities. We believe in creating environments where creativity thrives, and where children can explore and grow.

The Role
As a Site Manager, you will oversee commercial construction projects with a focus on creating meaningful and purposeful outdoor spaces for educational establishments, including playgrounds and sensory nature play areas. You will lead a small, dedicated team and work closely with subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and perfect for someone who loves bringing creative ideas to life through practical execution.

What We’re Looking

For You’re calm under pressure, humble, and team-oriented. You don’t have an ego, and you’re the kind of person who listens as much as you lead. You’re passionate about creating spaces that matter – places where children and communities can thrive. You’re a hands-on leader, ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the process, from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage the end-to-end delivery of construction projects, from brickwork to landscaping and timber structures.
• Team Collaboration: Lead a small site team and subcontractors, fostering a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Client Communication: Act as the key point of contact for clients, including school staff and government bodies, ensuring smooth communication and project alignment.
• Hands-On Execution: Get involved in the practical side of things – from overseeing the work to jumping on the tools and leading from the front.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all safety standards are met and maintained throughout the project.
• Tools: Understanding of how to use QR codes, Smartsheets, and Workbench for tracking project progress but comfortable with a paper based processed whilst new technology is being implemented in the coming months.

Qualifications & Skills

• Trade-qualified carpenter or builder with experience in timber structures.
• Hands-on experience in site management, ideally within landscaping or civil construction.
• Skid Steer or Excavator experience required.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage both teams and multiple projects.
• Great communicator, comfortable liaising with senior project managers and school stakeholders.
• Experience working with children’s play areas is a bonus but not essential.
• Working with Children Card (preferred).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Superannuation, phone allowance, and a fuel card.
• Company vehicle (Ute or tool truck).
• 4 weeks annual leave.
• The chance to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference through creative, purposeful work.

Interested?
Apply now and help us create spaces that inspire and delight! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're interested in this opportunity.

This role is based within the Chairman's Lounge, a small fine dining restaurant and lounge area that offers an a la carte menu designed by Neil Perry Consulting.  Service is discrete yet attentive, providing friendly and efficient food and beverage offerings that meets our passengers’ expectations.

As the Retail/Restaurant Manager you will take ownership of the general running of the restaurant, elevate the customer experience from excellent to remarkable, develop the team through coaching and training opportunities and manage inventory and the financial aspect of the restaurant. You will be in control of, and have accountability for overall quality, adherence to procedures and financial performance of the restaurant.

We also have Assistant Retail/Assistant Restaurant Manager positions available, which is a great entry position into management. This role supports the Retail/Restaurant Manager with the tasks outlined above.

We appreciate experience comes in many shapes and sizes, what we mean specifically is;

• Experience leading a team within a busy, high volume hospitality environment
• Experience delivering exceptional customer service
• Exceptional communication skills
• Prior experience with achieving KPIs and driving profitability

Benefits
We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.
These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

• Full-Time Position
• $70,000 - $80,000 base salary depending on experience
• Career growth – Australia and internationally
• Annual Restaurant Managers Summit
• Opportunity to become a franchisee
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Free uniform

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. Since we opened our first restaurant in 2006, we’ve been OBSESSED with food, bringing the incredible energy of Mexican culture to Australians across the country during breakfast, lunch and dinner, committed to serving the freshest fast food with the best local ingredients.

Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation.
We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.