At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain stunning tropical gardens and vibrant landscapes on beautiful Hamilton Island.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Hamilton Island Enterprises.
- Benefits: Enjoy subsidised accommodation, supportive culture, and limitless career opportunities.
- Other info: Explore fishing, diving, and hiking on your days off!
- Why this job: Work outdoors in paradise while nurturing your passion for plants.
- Qualifications: Horticulture certification or 3 years' experience; love for nature is essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Join our team of 30 passionate gardeners and play a vital role in showcasing beautiful Hamilton Island! Our Resort Presentation team maintains the tropical gardens, manicured lawns and vibrant landscapes that make Hamilton Island such a special place. We're looking for a Gardener who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful spaces.
Why you'll love working with us:
- Full time permanent role
- Save money with subsidised furnished staff accommodation on island or commute from nearby Airlie Beach
- Supportive work culture and limitless career opportunities
- On your days off go fishing, diving, hiking and exploring our beautiful region
Your Role:
Working across the island's gardens and landscaped areas, you'll help maintain the presentation of our resort while supporting the health and growth of our tropical plants.
Where you'll make an impact:
- Undertake turf and garden maintenance and landscape construction
- Implement routine pest management and plant nutrition programs
- Safely operate landscape maintenance equipment in line with all Workplace Health and Safety procedures
- Uphold the aesthetic standards of all landscape precincts with meticulous attention to detail
- Participate in propagation and other aspects of the nursery
What we're looking for:
You love nature and the outdoors, tropical plants will be your passion and you love to see them thrive. To be successful, you will need:
- Certificate I, II or III in Horticulture or a minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Manual QLD driver's licence (Essential)
- Irrigation knowledge is not essential but will impress us.
About Hamilton Island:
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community. Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work. A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.
Gardener employer: Hamilton Island Enterprises
Hamilton Island Enterprises is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the vibrant financial sector of one of Australia’s most iconic tourism destinations. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, exclusive perks like a free on-site gym and discounts on health insurance, and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers while enjoying the stunning surroundings of St Leonards, Sydney.
Contact Details:
Hamilton Island Enterprises Recruitment Team
