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Trail Builder

Warburton, VIC

Trail Builder
A career of adventure

Why work at World Trail?

Joining World Trail means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in trail design and construction. We value creativity, hard work, and a deep respect for nature. At World Trail, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class projects, develop your skills, and contribute to creating lasting outdoor experiences. Embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact to communities with us.

About the Role

World Trail is seeking dedicated Trail Builders for the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination Project in Victoria. The successful candidates will play a key role in the construction of premier mountain bike trails in the spectacular Yarra Ranges, located an hour east of Melbourne’s CBD.

Trail Builders play a crucial role in delivering quality trail products through hard work and attention to detail. They must respect, understand and deliver directives from the Trail Designer, Machine Operator and Site Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Trail Construction

  • Use hand tools (shovels, rakes, pickaxes, etc.), power tools (chainsaws, whipper snippers, etc.), and small machinery (plate compactors, etc.) to groom and shape trails.
  • Clear vegetation, remove debris, and prepare pathways for machinery.
  • Move and position rocks for rock armouring, walls, bridges, boardwalks and drainage solutions.
  • Shape and apply the finishing touches to trail features, including berms, jumps, and rollers.
  • Ensure safety, maintain equipment and tools, manage time effectively, and test ride completed trails.

Construction Team Support

  • Collaborate with the Trail Designers, Machine Operators, and Site Supervisor to ensure world-class trail construction. Follow directives for optimal team performance.

Environmental Compliance

  • In collaboration with the project Site Supervisor, Project Manager and Machine Operators, ensure all project-specific environmental controls are implemented and adhered to

Role Requirements

Mandatory

  • Understanding of mountain biking culture and sport.
  • Construction Induction White Card (or obtain before starting).
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Construction Induction White Card (or obtain before starting).
  • Willingness to relocate to project areas and live in shared accommodation with other team members (relocation assistance provided).
  • Commitment to preserving natural and cultural values of the construction site.

Desirable:

  • Trade qualification or experience in landscaping, construction, or similar fields.
  • Experience in mountain bike trail construction.
  • Advanced chainsaw operation skills.
  • Experience with machinery such as mini-excavators and compactors.
  • First Aid certification.

Location

Warburton, Victoria (with potential for travel to other locations).

Contact

For more information, email Hamish at [email protected]

Our values

Shaping our behaviours & organisational culture

Every person on the World Trail team is involved with trails on a personal and professional level. Our core strength derives itself from each and every member of the team’s emotional attachment to nature.

Create

We are building a sustainable legacy for the future of mountain biking and the communities that it enriches - we understand how trails need to be sustainably built and incorporated thoughtfully into the landscape.

Respect

We are fostering respect for the environment through trail experiences, connecting the world through trails and making better places to live one trail at a time.

Innovate

We focus on outcomes and understand the positive change that happens as a result of the trails we build. We constantly strive to develop new methods, ideas and trail products.

Connect

We love what we do – we are passionate and believe in connecting the world through the trails we build.

A career of adventure

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Trail Builder

Job application form

Working with World Trail will include:
  • Working outdoors in heat, cold and rain;
  • Long periods standing;
  • Heavy lifting;
  • Bending/twisting/squatting;
  • Use of power tools;
  • Driving a manual vehicle;
  • Loading and unloading vehicles and power carriers;
  • Lifting items of awkward size and shape;
  • Walking long distances carrying equipment.
Employees who knowingly supply false or misleading information, will not be entitled to compensation under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (the Act), for any event that aggravates the non-disclosed pre-existing injury or condition.
Please note you may be requested to apply to Workers Compensation Regulator for a copy of your workers claims history summary.
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Trail Builder

Job application form

Employees who knowingly supply false or misleading information, will not be entitled to compensation under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (the Act), for any event that aggravates the non-disclosed pre-existing injury or condition.
Please note you may be requested to apply to Workers Compensation Regulator for a copy of your workers claims history summary.
References (please provide two references below)