Rydges is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT:
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About Rydges:
Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest’s stay.

Located in the heart of Australia’s premier wine region, situated across an enormous slice of pristine countryside, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is nestled amongst the picturesque vineyards of Lovedale and Pokolbin with 415 rooms including villas, children's play activities and walking trails.
Surrounded by the Hunter Valley Golf Course, with a layout of rolling fairways, manicured greens and idyllic lagoons bring its own unique magic.

2025 Hunter Valley Legends Awards
Hunter Valley Accommodation Operator of the Year

We are seeking a reliable and knowledgeable Casual Gardener to maintain and enhance the appearance and health of gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas to join the hotel greenkeeping team.

About the role
Reporting into the Assistant Superintendent, you must enjoy working around people and be able to communicate easily and confidently. You will maintain and develop the property’s grounds and gardens to a very high standard, as part of the Greenkeeping team.

This is not your regular resort style role your duties will include but will not be limited to the golf course, resort grounds, purpose built Equestrian centre, solar farms, driving range.

Your role as a Gardener you will be responsible for maintaining gardens and turf areas, planting, fertilising, irrigating, weeding, fertilizing and pruning, and general upkeep of plants and outdoor spaces to ensure they remain attractive and healthy year-round; as well as operating and maintaining tools, equipment and machinery.

Skills and experience
• Unrestricted Driver’s Licence
• Gardening and maintenance experience and/or Certificate 3 in Horticulture – Sports Turf Management preferred but not essential
• Experience and knowledge of chemical and fertilizer application
• Ride on mower and/or tractor skills advantageous
• Be skilled at and enjoy maintaining gardens and grounds to a consistently high standard
• Strong team player, able to work safely, independently, make decisions and show initiative
• Be self-motivated and punctual
• Good communication skills and an eye for detail
• Professional approach and positive attitude and work ethic
• Ability to follow systems, procedures & safety standards
• Ability to perform at a medium-high level of physical requirement
• Flexibility to work throughout the week – this role is also required to work weekends
• This is a physically demanding position involving the operation of tools and machinery
• Must have the legal right to work in Australia

Benefits & Perks
• Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job including free staff duty meals whilst on shift and free games of golf.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join Rydges and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.