Groundsperson
$29.63 - $32.60 per hour | Full Time (based on qualification and experience)
Both Movie World and Australian Outback Spectacular positions are available

The Opportunity
Are you a whiz with the whipper-snippers? A legend with lawns? A hero with hedges? Then we want YOU to join our dynamic team at Movie World and Australian Outback Spectacular!

Imagine finishing work early and still clocking full time hours. Imagine spending your mornings in the fresh air, creating beautiful spaces for families to enjoy. Imagine adding your creative spark to the most famous theme parks’ gardens in Australia. Stop imagining and start doing! 

Key Responsibilities
Got a green thumb and a love for the outdoors? You’ll be:
•   Starting your day bright and early between 5:00–5:30am and wrapping up by 1:30–2:00pm (with a super early finish every 5th shift based on business needs!)
•   Tackling all things landscaping and garden maintenance
•   Mowing, hedging, spraying and taking on general labouring duties
•   Operating, maintaining and cleaning tools and machinery
•   Bringing energy and pride to every space you touch
•   Keeping our parks safe and stunning by following all policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For
Grab your gardening gloves, put on your imagination hat and your sense of fun. You’ll bring:
•   Passionate about the outdoors and skilled in turning gardens into masterpieces
•   Ideally holding a Certificate III in Horticulture (but experience and enthusiasm count too!)
•   Experienced in horticulture, grounds, or landscaping work
•   A safe and confident driver, a manual licence is highly desirable
•   Bonus points if you’ve got a bobcat, excavator, backhoe, truck licence, or tractor skills up your sleeve
•   Committed to Workplace Health & Safety and keeping yourself and others safe
•   Fit, strong, and ready for hands-on work (lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, you name it!)
•   Reliable, flexible, and ready to rise with the sun — including weekends and school holidays

Why You’ll Love This Role
Step into a role where the great outdoors is your office and every day brings a new canvas to create beautiful landscapes. Working in iconic theme parks means your efforts are seen and enjoyed by thousands of guests.

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
•   Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
•   Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
•   Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
•   Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
•   Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
•   Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
•   Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•   Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!