Live, Work and Lead on World Heritage-Listed K'gari (Fraser Island)
Benefits of Joining Our Team*
Annual $**** SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
25% off resort dining, retail and spa
Access to Employee Training Programs
Employee Award Programs
Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
Working Life (EAP)
*Conditions and employment duration may apply
The opportunity
Join the team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on stunning K'gari (Fraser Island).
We are looking for a hands‐on Yardperson / Sewerage Treatment Plant Operator to help keep our island resort grounds, facilities and essential services operating safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
In this varied role, you will support the day‐to‐day presentation and upkeep of the resort's outdoor areas, including gardens, lawns, landscaped spaces and yard areas.
You will also assist with pool testing, water quality monitoring and sewerage treatment plant operations, helping ensure our systems are well maintained and compliant with environmental and regulatory requirements.
This is a permanent part‐time, live‐on island position based at Kingfisher Bay Resort, with staff accommodation available on K'gari at an affordable rate.
Availability is required during peak seasons.
To be successful, you will be physically fit, well presented, a reliable team player and enjoy hands‐on work outdoors.
Key responsibilities
Maintain resort gardens, lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard
Perform daily gardening, mowing, pruning, weeding, fertilising and irrigation duties




Support sustainable landscaping and water‐effective practices
Assist with replanting, mulching and nursery propagation
Conduct daily pool testing and maintain safe water chemistry
Clean and inspect pools, filtration and pump systems, reporting faults as required
Operate and monitor the sewerage treatment plant approximately two days per week
Record water quality data and support preventative maintenance of systems
Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance requirements are met
Support general maintenance tasks and assist trades as required
Oversee waste removal and maintain clean and tidy yard areas
Skills, qualifications and experience
Previous experience in a similar hands‐on grounds, maintenance, landscaping, pool or water treatment role
A valid open driver's licence, including the ability to drive manual vehicles
Water treatment experience, or a willingness to develop capability in this area
A positive, can‐do attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Robust attention to detail, with the ability to record information accurately and follow procedures
Chainsaw ticket desirable
Certificate in Horticulture desirable
About us




K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia's Eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km.
With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.
SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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📌 Yardperson / Sewerage Treatment Plant Operator (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 SeaLink K'gari (Fraser Island)
📍 Bundaberg Central