Landscaping Trades Assistant

The Opportunity

At InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, every day begins with ocean views and the spirit of true hospitality. Live, work, and thrive on one of the iconic 74 Whitsunday Islands, where a rewarding career meets an extraordinary island lifestyle—delivering and inspiring incredible experiences for our guests and colleagues alike. 

As a Landscaping Trade Assistant, you’ll help maintain the gardens, surrounding landscape, drains and beaches throughout the resort. Your work will ensure our tropical surroundings remain lush, vibrant and beautifully presented for our guests.

With naturally high standards to support our own, you’ll approach every task with devotion, pride and attention to detail.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining resort gardens, lawns and landscaped areas.

• Assisting with planting, pruning, weeding and general garden maintenance.

• Supporting basic irrigation maintenance and repairs.

• Maintaining drains and surrounding landscape areas.

• Assisting with the presentation and maintenance of resort beaches.

• Operating landscaping equipment, power tools and hand tools safely.

• Supporting the broader Engineering team with daily maintenance activities.

• Ensuring work areas, tools and equipment are kept clean, safe and organised.

• Reporting maintenance issues and completing relevant work records.

• Helping maintain the high presentation standards expected across the resort.

Base: $31.30 + loading + penalties

See Yourself in Our Team 

To be successful in this full-time role, you will have:

• Previous experience in landscaping, Horticulture, or Garden Maintenance.

• A current Queensland Construction Safety Induction White Card.

• A valid Australian driver licence.

• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and plant care.

• Practical experience using building equipment, power tools and hand tools.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, email and reporting systems.

• Experience with systems such as HotSoS and Hardcat will be highly regarded.

• An EWP licence/ticket is desirable.

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach to your work.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a remote island environment.

Live the Island Life 

• Join a vibrant and diverse team, making lifelong friendships, and become part of an unforgettable island community. 

• We make island living convenient and affordable with subsidised staff accommodation and meals. We also offer dedicated staff facilities - pool, beach, gym, bar, diner, laundry, and more. 

• Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the Whitsundays after your shift or on your days off.

• Your commute ends in paradise, with beautiful beaches and breathtaking ocean views just moments away. 

• Grow your career with opportunities for career growth, training, and professional development. 

• Enjoy exclusive employee, friends, and family discount rates across our InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide. 

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, genders, gender identities and sexual orientations. 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. 

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we're here to support you.

Ready to Work in Paradise

• Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
• We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:
  • Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers

Applications close on 07 December 2026. We will be reviewing and contacting candidates throughout the advertising period. The application may close earlier if the position is filled.