ID: 184589

Builders Team - Puffing Billy Railway

Museums & Heritage Regular - more than 6 months Belgrave VIC

About this opportunity

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre are advertising this role on behalf of Puffing Billy Railway (PBR).

We are looking for volunteers who have:

  • A knowledge or willingness to learn carpentry and building skills needed to perform key duties

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the safe & efficient operation tools & equipment, including PPE
  • Assist all Railway branches with building and infrastructure maintenance
  • Assist visitors as required
  • Act as a representative of Puffing Billy Railway
  • Create photo opportunities for visitors

Skills and Attributes:

  • Possess a basic mechanical ability
  • Ability to work within a team and develop team commitment and cooperation
  • Ability to partake in additional learning to acquire new skills as required
  • Are Prepared to initiate conversations
  • Friendliness
  • Willingness to work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to be on your feet for most of the day
  • Ability to lift heavy loads


Additional requirements

Heavy Lifting . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

Weekly or monthly shifts available, flexible for the right candidates.

Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • People Learning English
  • Skilled Volunteers
Type of work
  • Tour Guides, Information & Heritage
  • Trades & Maintenance
Training

training provided