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 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.
About the role
As a skilled and experienced Landscaping Gardener, the successful candidate will join the Landscaping team at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef. This role extends beyond routine garden maintenance, focusing on the design, construction, and long-term care of expansive, resort-grade landscapes. It plays a vital part in upholding the visual excellence expected of a luxury destination, requiring creativity, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
Position title: Landscaping Gardener Salary range: $38.28 - $43.00 per hour (OTE $75,500 - $85,000 per annum), not inclusive of superannuation.
Your day to day
The role involves designing and constructing landscapes, including preparing plans, selecting materials and plants, and building garden features using various materials. The successful candidate will operate and maintain landscaping equipment, ensure plant health, implement erosion and drainage solutions, and respond to weather-related impacts. Collaboration with internal teams, mentoring junior staff, and adherence to WHS and environmental standards are also key responsibilities.
What we need from you
The ideal candidate will have experience in landscaping, horticulture, and garden maintenance, preferably in commercial or high-end properties, with relevant qualifications, a White Card, and a Queensland driver’s licence. They should be physically fit as majority of the work will be outside, knowledgeable in irrigation and plant care, and possess strong communication and compliance skills.
What we offer
World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields. An exciting and ever-changing Staff 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 development 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 & Perkbox platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts redeemable across a multitude of businesses across the world.
Please visit InterContinental Hayman Island’s Careers Page for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ’s.