Are you motivated, hardworking, and proud to contribute to creating high-quality communities for Australia’s over-50s?Do you enjoy working as part of a team that builds beautiful spaces where people can truly live their best lives?
About Us
Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned business with over 49 years of experience in developing, constructing, and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care Facilities across Australia. Our resorts aren’t just places to live they’re vibrant, active communities designed for comfort, connection, and enjoyment.
We are passionate about delivering premium homes and exceptional environments that enrich the lives of our residents. Our construction division plays a vital role in bringing this vision to life from the first foundation poured to the final finishing touch.
Join us in redefining over-50s living through quality craftsmanship and care.
Position Details
We’re seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Skilled Labourer to join our Palm Lake Construction team at our new development - Palm Lake Resort Paynesville Based in East Gippsland, you’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople to support the building and development of our premium lifestyle homes and community facilities. This is a Full time position working 38 hours, Monday to Friday.
Your contribution will help ensure each resort and home we build meets the high standards Palm Lake Group is known for.
Responsibilities:
Assisting tradespeople and site supervisors with general construction duties;
Performing site clean up, material handling, and general labour tasks;
Loading and unloading building materials safely and efficiently;
Operating basic tools and equipment under supervision;
Maintaining a clean, organised, and hazard free worksite;
Following safety procedures and reporting hazards or incidents promptly;
Supporting construction and display home preparation as required;
Other duties as directed by site supervisors or project managers.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking someone who shares our values of respect, safety, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
A strong work ethic and a commitment to quality outcomes;
Experience in construction or labouring (preferred but not essential);
Ability to follow directions and work effectively within a team;
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Why Join Us?
At Palm Lake, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:
How to Apply
This role is available for an immediate start so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.
Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Palm Lake Group boasts an impressive 48 years of expertise and firsthand knowledge in creating exceptional over-50s lifestyle resorts, retirement villages, and state-of-the-art aged care facilities. As a proudly Australian family-owned business, we are committed to crafting communities that are not only friendly and welcoming, but also inspiring and aspirational. Our extensive portfolio of communities throughout Australia has earned us high regard, including multiple industry awards from the Master Builders Association in recent years.
At Palm Lake Group, we oversee every aspect of community creation, starting from the initial design and development all the way through to the construction of our luxurious homes and state-of-the-art facilities.
Our dedicated sales and customer experience teams provide personalised guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition for our future residents and once settled, our resort teams work tirelessly to deliver the luxury lifestyle we are renowned for.
Currently, we proudly operate 27 resorts and 7 aged care facilities under the Palm Lake Group umbrella. With over 1200 employees spanning across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, we are able to provide exceptional service and care to our residents.
In recognition of our commitment to excellence, we have been voted as one of the top 7 family-run businesses in Australia.
As we continue to grow, we are excited to expand with new sites under development in Bargara, Pelican Waters, Yamba, Forster, and Paynesville.
The future of Palm Lake Group is bright, and we look forward to creating even more incredible communities for our residents to enjoy.
