About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350, 000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family-friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

Joining the Hayman Island Engineering Team means becoming part of a dynamic crew in one of the most breathtaking locations - where every day brings new challenges, growth, and the chance to help shape an island paradise.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Landscaper / Gardener to assist in maintaining the extensive tropical gardens and outdoor spaces across Hayman Island Resort and Staff Village. This role plays an important part in ensuring the island’s landscaping meets the high presentation standards expected of a five-star resort while supporting the health and sustainability of our gardens and grounds.

Mowing, trimming and maintaining lawns and gardens; pruning trees and shrubs; planting and maintaining tropical landscaping; weed control and irrigation checks; operating gardening equipment and small machinery; maintaining pathways and outdoor areas; and assisting with general grounds maintenance to ensure the resort grounds remain clean, safe and visually appealing.

Base rate $38.29 - 47.86 + penalties + loading + super

What we need from you

• Current Manual Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Construction White Card
• Certificate II or III in Horticulture, Landscaping or similar (preferred)
• Experience in landscaping, gardening or grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate gardening equipment (brush cutters, mowers, hedge trimmers etc.)
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in tropical conditions
• Strong attention to detail and presentation
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Australian or New Zealander Permanent Residency/Citizenship
• Australian or New Zealand Qualifications

What we offer

• Rate $38.29 - 47.86 per hour + penalties + loading + super + on-call allowance + call out
• World class colleague facilities including excellent subsidised village accommodation with a dedicated pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields.
• An exciting and ever-changing colleague activities calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
• Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional growth opportunities including multi-hire programs, skills training and optional courses.
• IHG Australia’s myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers

How to Apply

Please visit Careers - InterContinental Hayman Island for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ’s. We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels: Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers