Employment Opportunities

THE GECKO GANG IS NOW HIRING FOR THE NEXT STAFF INTAKE - MARCH 2012. CHECK THE CRITERIA BELOW AND THEN EMAIL YOUR RESUME!

The Gecko Gang is always on the lookout for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team. We have different jobs available involving a range of activities from hands on entertaining utilising face painting, games and balloon modeling, jumping castle supervising and assisting with castle set ups/pack ups. See below for more info about each position and what to do if you are interested in applying.

Gecko Workers - another name for creators of fun!

These are people who have heaps of energy and patience to deal directly with kids at birthday parties and other events. They utilize activities including face painting, games, balloon modeling and jumping castles to keep the kids active and happy. Gecko Workers can attend a party of 10 kids just by themselves right through to major corporate events involving 10 or more Gecko Workers at the event. We pay good rates plus a travel allowance. Ideally would suit teaching or childcare students and people with experience dealing with younger kids either through family connections or other experiences. Training sessions for new gecko workers are offered twice a year in March and August and are done over a period of 3 weekends. During this time on the job training can also commence.

To be eligible for a Gecko Worker position you must:

be available most weekends
be 16 years or older
have a bright, outgoing personality
be enthusiastic & energetic
be willing to put time into learning the skills required
have own transport as jobs can be anywhere across Canberra – public transport/cycling is not a suitable option
love being outdoors in all weather conditions
be reliable and self reliant
be able to work on your own and as part of a team
be willing to put in that extra effort required to deliver an exceptional service to our customers

If you can organise your time well, are reliable and conscientious, can stay on task without supervision and love being around children and would like to learn some new skills then you might be who we are looking for.

Please email us at info@geckogang.com.au stating that you are interested in the “Gecko Worker” position and addressing the above listed criteria. We will then send you an application form which you can fill out and return. Closer to the next training session (in the few weeks prior) we will call up eligible applicants to come in for an interview.

Next Gecko Worker intake - look on www.seek.com.au in February 2012.

Jumping Castle Supervisors

These are people who have energy and patience and love being around children. Castle supervisors are required to watch jumping castles at many events making sure they keep the kids safe and organized and that they keep the castle and surrounding area in good order. Training is done in theory and then on the job. Good pay rate plus a travel allowance is applicable to this job. Successful applicants for this position may be able to take part in a future Gecko Worker training session if they so desire and they meet the eligibility requirements of that role.

To be eligible for a Castle Supervisor position you must:

be at least 18 years of age.
have own transport due to the varying locations of the jobs – public transport/cycling is not a suitable option
be willing to adhere to relevant OH&S principals
be available most weekends
have bright outgoing personality
be patient, enthusiastic & energetic
Love being outdoors in varying weather conditions
be reliable and self reliant
be able to work on your own and as part of a team
be willing to put in that extra effort required to deliver an exceptional service to our customers

If you can organise your time well, are reliable and conscientious, can stay on task without supervision and love being around children then you might be who we are looking for.

Please email us at info@geckogang.com.au stating that you are interested in the “Castle Supervisor” position and addressing the above listed criteria. We will then send you an application form to fill out and return. We will then contact eligible applicants to come in for an interview. Work can usually start for successful applicants with in 2 - 3 weeks when there is a position available.

Jumping Castle Delivery/Set up

NOT HIRING AT THE MOMENT.

Castle delivery & set up people are required to collect the trailer preloaded with jumping castles from the warehouse and then deliver them to various sites accross Canberra. Most of these deliveries will be to private addresses. These people must have a high regard for all the equipment as well as the needs of the customer. Minimum rate paid per day then additional pay per castle after. The initial contract will be primarily for work in the lead up to Christmas - our busiest time of the year. However, there may be opportunities for anyone interested in continuing the role into the next year.

The major criteria to be eligible for one of these positions are:

Idealy suited to persons aged 25 years of over who are physically strong and fit (heavy lifting and moving of equipment is required).
Own reliable 6 cylinder+ car with tow bar fitted
Willingness to adhere to relevant OH&S principals
Must be available most weekends
Must have bright outgoing personality
Must be patient, enthusiastic & energetic
Love being outdoors in varying weather conditions
Must be reliable and self reliant, and have good attention to detail.
Can work on your own and as part of a team
Are willing to put in that extra effort required to deliver an exceptional service to our customers

If you have the correct vehicle, can organise your time well, are reliable and conscientious and love being around children then you might be who we are looking for.

Please email us at info@geckogang.com.au stating that you are interested in the “Castle Delivery” position and addressing the above listed criteria. We will then contact eligible applicants to come in for an interview. At least 2 x training sessions would be required before applications can start.