About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Head Gardener to join our maintenance team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on K'gari.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager this role will be required to manage and maintain the gardens, wetlands, nursery, and pools within and around the resort to ensure a high standard of environmental sustainability, aesthetics, and guest satisfaction.

The role is a 'live off' position requiring you to commute between River Heads and Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari, Monday to Friday, peak seasonal period availability is required. A salaried fulltime position, available for an immediate start.

Our ideal candidate is already living locally, available now, is hands-on and physically fit, a team player, well-presented and enjoys working outdoors. Brining a positive 'can-do' attitude and ability to carry out work with minimal supervision.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping or horticultural is a must, preferably in a similar industry
• Experience in leading a team within a landscaping or maintenance environment.
• Previous experience with pool maintenance and water quality management.
• Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Landscaping, or a related field (preferred)
• Pool operator certification or experience in pool maintenance (highly regarded)
• Chemical handling certification (preferred)
• Forklift License (desirable)

The Benefits - conditions apply 

• $1000 Annual Sealink Employee Travel Allowance 
• Worldwide Heartist Bienvenue benefits
• In-house training provided
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Free 4WD K'gari Explorer Tours 
• Free ferry barge transfers to and from the island 

How to Apply

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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.