Gardener

Kelsian Group; Fraser Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SeaLink travel allowance

Dining/retail discounts

Training programs

Award programs

Ferry transfers

Counselling services

Pool & gym access

Job summary

K’gari Beach Resort on Fraser Island is seeking a Gardener to join the Maintenance team. This permanent part-time role involves groundskeeping, gardening and general handyperson duties across outdoor spaces, villas and resort facilities.

You will work up to 76 hours per fortnight on a rotating roster, with a focus on safety, presentation and teamwork in a resort setting. Valid Australian driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise daily tasks.
• Good communication and a team-focused mindset.
• Valid open Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining resort gardens and landscaped areas to a high standard.
• Performing general grounds and yard maintenance as directed.
• Assisting with general maintenance across resort buildings and villas.
• Supporting qualified trades with general maintenance tasks.
• Daily public area cleaning and presentation.
• Pool water testing and assisting with routine pool maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting hazards, maintenance issues and safety concerns.
• Ensuring safe use of tools, equipment and chemicals at all times.
• Supporting waste management and yard operations.

Skills

Gardening experience

Landscaping

Work unsupervised

Workplace health and safety

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate in Horticulture

Chainsaw ticket

Forklift licence

Job description

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free passenger ferry transfers andK'gariExplorer Tours
• 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 Gardenerto join our Maintenance team at K’gari Beach Resort, located on the world‑heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island).

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this hands‑on role is responsible for maintaining the resort’s grounds, gardens and general infrastructure to a 4‑star 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 well‑presented grounds, can work unsupervised, and values safety and teamwork in a resort environment.

This is a permanent part‑time 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:

• Maintaining resort gardens and landscaped areas to a high standard
• Performing general grounds and yard maintenance as directed
• Assisting with general maintenance across resort buildings and villas
• Supporting qualified trades with general maintenance tasks
• Daily public area cleaning and presentation
• Pool water testing and assisting with routine pool maintenance
• Identifying and reporting hazards, maintenance issues and safety concerns
• Ensuring safe use of tools, equipment and chemicals at all times
• Supporting waste management and yard operations

Safety, presentation and attention to detail are critical in this role.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance (resort or hospitality experience highly regarded)
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• The ability to work unsupervised and prioritise daily tasks
• A positive, can‑do attitude and strong work ethic
• Good communication skills and a team‑focused mindset
• A valid open Australian driver’s licence

Highly regarded (but not essential):

• Certificate in Horticulture
• Chainsaw ticket
• Forklift licence
• Experience working in a remote or island environment

About Us

K'gariis aWorld 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 ofSeaLink 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 theKelsian 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!

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 notautomaticallybarred 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.