Groundskeeper & Manager: Magical Forest Retreat near Byron Bay
The experience
Join EcoTopia, our magical creekside 16-acre forest retreat 25 min from Byron Bay! Seeking a friendly, reliable couple (10 hrs/week each) or individual (15 hrs/week) to help with Airbnb cleaning, guest support, gardening, maintenance, and building. In exchange, we offer rent-free space for your own tiny home on wheels or glamping setup. We can provide a tent and may have space in a shed we converted into a living space.
What you offer
15 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Arts:
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
4 days off per week
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Seeking a couple or individual to serve as groundskeeper and AirBnB manager in exchange for living space on our land, where you can park your Tiny Home On Wheels or set up glamping. We will provide a tent and basic sleeping necessities.
We have a beautiful 16 acre forest property 25 min outside Byron Bay. We host our main home on short term rentals, see "EcoTopia: Magical 16-Acre Rainforest Retreat+Pools". We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, warm hearted couple—or possibly one person—to join us on our property for at least a two month trial period to start.
We’re offering rent-free accommodation in exchange for help with two roles.
1. Airbnb manager — 10 hours per week
Responsible for 8 accommodation cleanings per month, and occasional help with AirBnB management and guest support.
2. Groundskeeper — 10 hours per week
Mowing, taking the bins out, gardening, and helping with general maintenance, repairs and small property improvements. Practical handyman skills would be a big plus.
We’re also open to one person for around 15 hours per week, with a smaller, agreed mix of responsibilities across both roles.
We’d love to find warm, considerate people who communicate well, enjoy nature, and bring a positive, grounded presence to a shared space. Some of our own personal interests include meditation, surfing, singing, dancing, sports, and healthy cooking.
If this sounds like a good fit, please DM with a little about yourself, your relevant experience and your preferred dates. Happy to share photos and chat through the details and/or reach out via Instagram to @tfrymann (Tomas Frymann).
Activities & Shift
Groundskeeping. AirBnB Management. Cleanings. Lawn mowing. Beautification. Farming. Landscaping.