Gardener/Sewerage Treatment Plant Operation

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• Access to Worldwide ALL Heartists program
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
• Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
• Maxxia Corporate Benefits (Novated Leasing)
• Working Life (EAP)
• Bupa Corporate Benefits
• ANZ Corporate Benefits
• Access to the Sandbar pool and staff gym
• Conditions and employment duration may apply

About the Role

Join the team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on stunning K'gari (Fraser Island) We're looking for a hands-on Grounds & Maintenance All-Rounder to help keep our island resort looking its best

• Maintain resort gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas to a high standard
• Perform daily gardening, mowing, pruning, weeding, fertilising and irrigation
• Support sustainable landscaping and water-efficient practices
• Assist with replanting, mulching, and nursery propagation
• Conduct daily pool testing and maintain safe water chemistry
• Clean and inspect pools, filtration, and pump systems; report faults
• Sewerage Treatment Plant operations/monitoring (approx. 2 days per week)
• Record water quality data and support preventative maintenance of systems
• Ensure all environmental and regulatory compliance is met
• Support general maintenance tasks and assist trades as required
• Oversee waste removal and maintain tidy yard areas

To be successful in this role you will need to be hands on and physically fit, a team player with positive 'can do' attitude, well-presented and enjoy working outdoors. Previous experience in garden maintenance, landscaping, pool and water treatment, preferably in a similar industry will be highly regarded.

Permanent part-time position, this is a live-off island position - staff are required to travel by barge from River Heads to Kingfisher Bay Resort, Monday to Friday with availability during peaks seasons.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• A valid open driver's licence (including manual vehicles)
• Chainsaw ticket (desirable)
• Certificate in Horticulture (desirable)
• Water Treatment Experience

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.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and upload a copy of your resume and cover letter for us to review.

Working holiday visa applicants: To be considered for the role a minimum of 6 months validity is required on your visa at time of application and be residing in Hervey Bay. Our location does not comply with the regional 88 days remote work requirement for visa extensions.

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.