Gardener

Cairns Colonial Club; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

Job summary

Cairns Colonial Club Resort is seeking a Part Time Gardener to maintain lawns and gardens across the resort, including planting and bed preparation. The role requires knowledge of irrigation and the ability to operate garden equipment, with a fitness level suitable for all-day activity.

Weekends and public holidays may be required, and accommodation discounts are offered as a benefit. Join the maintenance team and contribute to guest experiences in a tropical resort setting.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a similar role; horticultural qualifications desirable.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate equipment involved in garden/lawn maintenance
• A reasonable level of fitness – on your feet most of the day, bending/kneeling
• Good knowledge of a wide range of plants
• Effective communication skills; warm, welcoming and easy to talk to
• Flexible availability; weekends and public holidays may be required
• Knowledge of irrigation systems

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of lawns and gardens around the Resort
• Soil cultivation, watering, mulching, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting
• Ensuring gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths are clear and free from weeds and litter
• Planting flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
• Perform daily maintenance and general upkeep of gardens whilst ensuring minimal disruption to guests.
• Other duties as directed by the resorts Maintenance Manager

Skills

Horticultural qualifications

Plant knowledge

Irrigation systems

Education

Horticultural qualifications desirable

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Cairns Colonial Club Resort is a self-rated four star low-rise Resort property situated on elevenacres of award-winning tropical gardens. The Resort has 345 rooms with2 Restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and a fully equipped Conference Centre.

We are looking for someone who is ready to go beyond in everything they do. If you are someone with a genuine drive, we encourage you to apply for the position of Part Time Gardener

We go beyond to keep our guests’ experiences positive. As a part of our Maintenance team, you will report directly to our Gardening Supervisor. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be the general maintenance of the gardens at the resort.

Job Description

• General maintenance of lawns and gardens around the Resort
• Soil cultivation, watering, mulching, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, Bed preparation and planting
• Ensuring gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths are clear and free from weeds and litter
• Planting flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
• Perform daily maintenance and general upkeep of gardens whilst ensuring minimal disruption to guests.
• Other duties as directed by the resorts Maintenance Manager

The successful applicant will display:

• Previous work experience in a similar role withHorticultural qualifications desirable
• Knowledge of and ability to operate equipment involved in the maintenance of gardens/lawns
• A reasonable level of fitness – you will be on your feet most of the day and will need to bend and kneel frequently
• Good knowledge of a wide range of plants
• Effective communication skills, you will be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to
• Flexible availability – you may be required to work weekends and Public Holidays
• Knowledge of Irrigation systems

Benefits

• Exceptionally generous accommodation discounts