Benefits of Joining Our Team*
- Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
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25% off resort dining, retail and spa
- Access to Employee Training Programs
- Employee Award Programs
- Free passenger ferry transfers and K'gari Explorer Tours
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Employee Assistance Program with free counselling services
- Access to the resort pool & staff gym
- Conditions and employment duration may apply
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Gardener to join our Maintenance team at K’gari Beach Resort, located on the worldheritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island).
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this handson role is responsible for maintaining the resort’s grounds, gardens and general infrastructure to a 4star standard. You’ll play a key part in keeping our outdoor spaces looking their best while also supporting general maintenance, public areas and resort operations.
This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in wellpresented grounds, can work unsupervised, and values safety and teamwork in a resort environment.
This is a permanent parttime position, working across a rotating roster of up to 76 hours per fortnight. If you’re ready for a genuine sea change and the opportunity to live and work on K’gari, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role:
You will be responsible for a mix of groundskeeping, gardening and general handyperson duties, including:
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Maintaining resort gardens and landscaped areas to a high standard
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Performing general grounds and yard maintenance as directed
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Assisting with general maintenance across resort buildings and villas
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Supporting qualified trades with general maintenance tasks
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Daily public area cleaning and presentation
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Pool water testing and assisting with routine pool maintenance
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Identifying and reporting hazards, maintenance issues and safety concerns
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Ensuring safe use of tools, equipment and chemicals at all times
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Supporting waste management and yard operations
Safety, presentation and attention to detail are critical in this role.
What you'll bring
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Previous experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance (resort or hospitality experience highly regarded)
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A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
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The ability to work unsupervised and prioritise daily tasks
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A positive, cando attitude and strong work ethic
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Good communication skills and a teamfocused mindset
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A valid open Australian driver’s licence
Highly regarded (but not essential):
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Certificate in Horticulture
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Chainsaw ticket
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Forklift licence
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Experience working in a remote or island environment
About Us
K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.
SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
Living and working in paradise… we can’t think of anything better!
How to Apply
Click APPLY to complete the application and upload a copy of your resume and cover letter for us to review.
You must hold the right to live and work in Australia.
Visa Applicants: If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 6 months validity on your visa at time of application to be considered for this role. If you are looking to do your regional 88 days remote work to extend your visa, it is important to note that we DO NOT qualify for this program due to our location.
All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
