Employment and Volunteer Vacancies
Employment and Volunteer Vacancies
Employment and Volunteer Vacancies
Part of the National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) collection – Wolston Farmhouse, Brisbane’s oldest surviving residential farmhouse, is a nineteenth-century rural gem!Engage with passionate team members, volunteers and visitors and be part of bringing this site to life!About Wolston Farmhouse & National Trust of Australia QueenslandThe historic landmark, previously known as Wolston House, is situated in a rural setting dating back to 1852 – located a short drive Southwest of the CBD. Wolston Farmhouse was the first property in the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) portfolio and is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: to conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.As we work to maintain and develop the site as a key historic landmark and learning playground for future generations, we are seeking a motivated and passionate Property & Volunteer Manager in a casual capacity (24 hours per week), to ensure a valuable guest and student experience while overseeing property maintenance and volunteer teams at this special heritage site.About the RoleAs our highly organised Property & Volunteer Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to maintaining the property, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring a positive and memorable experience for all guests. This role requires a practical, solution-focused mindset for property and grounds maintenance, along with the ability to lead and support a dedicated team of volunteers.Reporting to the Head of Heritage and Environmental Services, you will coordinate property and grounds maintenance, support their upkeep and support inventory management for the site. Additionally, you will oversee the cleanliness and upkeep of restrooms and public areas, and take pride in the presentation of the property ensuring it is welcoming for guestsA key aspect of your role will be managing the volunteer workforce, including recruitment, training, and ongoing support. You will also assist with school group visits as needed and provide backup when required for site openings every second Sunday. As a confident communicator, you will engage with visitors, local community groups, and educational programs to promote the site and its offerings, ensuring that all activities comply with health and safety standards, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for guests, team members and volunteers, About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have experience in property maintenance, volunteer coordination, or a related field, along with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Other key skills and qualifications we are looking for include: Passion for heritage and providing exceptional visitor experiencesExperience managing a small team and a supportive leadership stylePractical hands-on experience in property and grounds maintenanceGood written and verbal communication skills An interest in local history and/or background in education and willing to participate with other team members in the delivery of our education programs Availability for Monday/Wed/Friday (and up to one Sunday a month as needed)Must hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and First Aid Certificate (Qld)What we can offerJust as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State – we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated!  We offer current and future team members:Flexible Work PracticesTertiary Education Partners for access to recognised QualificationsTeam Member Card with entry to NTAQ sitesAccess to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family AUD Wacol 4076

Property and Volunteer Manager

  • Part of the National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) collection – Wolston Farmhouse, Brisbane’s oldest surviving residential farmhouse, is a nineteenth-century rural gem!
  • Engage with passionate team members, volunteers and visitors and be part of bringing this site to life!

About Wolston Farmhouse & National Trust of Australia Queensland
The historic landmark, previously known as Wolston House, is situated in a rural setting dating back to 1852 – located a short drive Southwest of the CBD. Wolston Farmhouse was the first property in the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) portfolio and is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: to conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

As we work to maintain and develop the site as a key historic landmark and learning playground for future generations, we are seeking a motivated and passionate Property & Volunteer Manager in a casual capacity (24 hours per week), to ensure a valuable guest and student experience while overseeing property maintenance and volunteer teams at this special heritage site.

About the Role
As our highly organised Property & Volunteer Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to maintaining the property, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring a positive and memorable experience for all guests. This role requires a practical, solution-focused mindset for property and grounds maintenance, along with the ability to lead and support a dedicated team of volunteers.

Reporting to the Head of Heritage and Environmental Services, you will coordinate property and grounds maintenance, support their upkeep and support inventory management for the site. Additionally, you will oversee the cleanliness and upkeep of restrooms and public areas, and take pride in the presentation of the property ensuring it is welcoming for guests

A key aspect of your role will be managing the volunteer workforce, including recruitment, training, and ongoing support. You will also assist with school group visits as needed and provide backup when required for site openings every second Sunday. As a confident communicator, you will engage with visitors, local community groups, and educational programs to promote the site and its offerings, ensuring that all activities comply with health and safety standards, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for guests, team members and volunteers, 

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in property maintenance, volunteer coordination, or a related field, along with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Other key skills and qualifications we are looking for include: 

  • Passion for heritage and providing exceptional visitor experiences
  • Experience managing a small team and a supportive leadership style
  • Practical hands-on experience in property and grounds maintenance
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • An interest in local history and/or background in education and willing to participate with other team members in the delivery of our education programs
  • Availability for Monday/Wed/Friday (and up to one Sunday a month as needed)
  • Must hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and First Aid Certificate (Qld)

What we can offer
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State – we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated!  We offer current and future team members:

  • Flexible Work Practices
  • Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised Qualifications
  • Team Member Card with entry to NTAQ sites
  • Access to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family