General Hand - El Questro

About Us

G’day Group

G’day Group is the undisputed leader in regional travel, with over 85 properties across Australia’s most sensational destinations. We have a range of the best accommodation to bring people, places, and communities closer together. 

El Questro

Say g’day to more of Australia and join us at El Questro, the heart of the Kimberley. Set amid the vast and ancient landscape of Western Australia’s East Kimberley, this tourism icon is one of Australia’s last true frontiers. We are proud co-custodians of this treasured site, with its deep gorges and majestic ranges, to thermal springs, mud and salt-flats, rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Join our team and immerse in an outback experience that combines luxury and adventure to connect people to nature, networks and communities.  

The Role

The Maintenance and Gardening Department plays a vital role across El Questro to ensure the highest standards of upkeep of all infrastructure, equipment, gardens and grounds. They are also responsible for ensuring that all fundamental equipment such as generators, pump systems and small tools are continuously maintained. This position is a hands-on-role, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor.

Duties

• Ensuring the maintenance of irrigation systems
• General Maintenance work
• Removing leaves around the resort.
• Pest and Weed Control
• General gardening and landscaping throughout the resort.

Skills & Experience

We are recruiting for two General Hand positions. One requires a carpentry background and should hold a HR drivers licence. The other position requires a mechanical background.

• High level of fitness and energy
• Previous experience in Maintenance
• Display attention to detail in order to create and maintain a stunning and natural horticultural environment
• First Aid Certificate
• Unrestricted/Open Driver's License
• Fork Lift License is desirable
• Landscaping/horticultural qualifications are desirable but not essential as proven experience will be vital.
• A fun, energetic, hardworking and lively personality!
• An admiration for living in a remote wilderness paradise and have a love for the great outdoors!

Benefits

• Working at El Questro for a season
• Future opportunities within the company
• Accommodation available
• Access to EAP
• Extensive employee benefits - discounted flights, accommodation, car hire
• Discounts across 300+ G'Day and Discovery Parks throughout Australia

The way we manage our environmental and social responsibilities has a far-reaching impact. We’re strongly committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment. 

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at El Questro. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Group offers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.