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The Luxury Lodges of Australia are independently owned and operated. The common theme defining the lodges is the authentic sense of place and the unique experience each lodge offers guests – experiences that really connect their guests to the region in which they are located.

Guests at Australia’s luxury lodges can discover our land, our people, and take home lifelong memories. It is the staff at each lodge which ultimately make this possible.

Review the current positions available and submit an application or register below to join a Luxury Lodges of Australia database for news of future career options, job opportunities and positions available.

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27/11/24

Capella Lodge

Lodge Manager Couple - Lord Howe Island

Capella Lodge presents a rare and exciting opportunity for a professional couple

The Lodge:

Refreshingly off the radar,  Capella Lodge is Lord Howe Island’s premium luxury retreat, offering the ultimate island castaway escape. Nestled at the foot of the towering Mounts Gower and Lidgbird, Capella welcomes spectacular views of the ocean, subtropical reef and rolling green pastures. A contemporary architectural design channels the carefree spirit of the Australian beach house.  Nine island-style guest suites offer a relaxed, barefoot luxury vibe designed to reflect Lord Howe’s pristine natural environment.

After an extraordinary 20-year tenure, our current Lodge Managers are retiring, leaving an incredible opportunity for a passionate and dynamic hospitality couple to take the helm of this iconic property in mid-2025.

Capella Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges, an Australia-based collection of nine award-winning luxury lodges with properties in four countries and across three continents.

 

The Role

This multi-faceted role will have you leading and inspiring the lodge-based team, whilst also working directly with the Baillie Lodges Marketing, Sales, Finance and Operations teams. You’ll bring an engaging presence, from personally welcoming guests and managing the lodge’s day-to-day operations to fostering a positive, close-knit team culture. A balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership is key to this role, ensuring the lodge continues to set the benchmark for luxury travel.

This is an ideal time to join Baillie Lodges, with strong growth and career opportunities as the group continues to expand on a global scale.

 

Together, you’ll ideally have…

  • Proven experience in hotel or luxury lodge management, preferably in a remote location
  • A passion for all things culinary, with experience in food and beverage management preferred
  • Strong financial acumen and organisational abilities
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
  • The ability to handle complex logistical challenges that come with remote island operations
  • Experience with maintenance management and remote site infrastructure (the lodge operates its own potable water system and waste treatment plant)
  • An entrepreneurial drive and spirit with a sense of creativity
  • A current unrestricted New South Wales driver licence, Senior First Aid certificate and NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate
  • A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team

 

The benefits…

  • Competitive salary package including 8 weeks of annual leave each year
  • On-site accommodation provided as part of the package
  • Team accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
  • The chance to call Lord Howe Island home, exploring its rugged beauty and rich heritage in your downtime
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27/11/24

Southern Ocean Lodge

Spa Manager - Kangaroo Island

The tranquil Spa at the new Southern Ocean Lodges will will be your coastal office

The tranquil Spa at the new Southern Ocean Lodges will make the most of its coastal office that is the wonderous Kangaroo Island.  As Spa Manager, you will lead your team and our guests through a range of treatments and massages.

You will manage the day-to-day operations of the spa through effective, staff training, spa presentation, product development, guest contact, effective equipment control & achieving budgeted targets.

You will be someone that likes to connect with people and the environment.  Your office is the wonderous Kangaroo Island, and you enjoy bringing your healing energy to our guests through a range of treatments and massages.

What we’re looking for

  • A hands-on professional that will balance team management and treatments where required
  • Proven experience in a spa environment, ideally in the luxury space
  • Cert IV in Massage and/or Beauty Therapy
  • You will have a ‘can-do’ team attitude and approach – and this will be infectious with the rest of the team.
  • The team will love your sense of humour and your ability to make work, fun
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24/11/24

The Louise

Restaurant Manager - Barossa Valley

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to drive the service offer at The Louise
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise will offer guests a stylish escape complete with private villa-style suites and world-class dining at Appellation Restaurant.

We are now looking for a Restaurant Manager to work alongside the culinary team to drive the offer and manage our restaurant team.

Appellation celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.

The Role

  • You will be a hands-on leader that will steer the team and culture.
  • You will drive high-quality service to all hotel and restaurant guests.
  • You will have a passion for food and wine – with a real joy and interest in the local offer
  • You will manage your team over all food and beverage outlets within The Louise ensuring a smooth service delivery

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in a similar position
  • Strong knowledge of Australian wines
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to lead, train and develop the team
  • A passion for fresh regional produce
  • The ability to work under pressure
  • A friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude

SPONSORSHIP & ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE

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24/11/24

Southern Ocean Lodge

Experiences Manager - Kangaroo Island

We have an exciting opportunity for an Experiences Manager to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family

We have an exciting opportunity for an Experiences Manager to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.

The Role:

You are a natural storyteller with a passion for sharing the history of the island and connecting guests with the environment.  Your office is the outdoors, and you enjoy bringing people together to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful unspoilt wilderness.  Where your day is spent being a true host to our guests, managing the consistent delivery of high-quality tours and creating the ultimate itinerary for all guests.

You’ll be responsible for the training, development and accreditation of all guides in your team. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with key local industry partners, including government and third-party tour operators. You’ll have a strong safety focus, ensuring safe practices are observed by guides and guests and with your first aid experience, you are confident to respond to any emergency. When you’re not creating itineraries, product enhancements or out in the field, you’ll manage payroll, inventory and cost control and welcome jumping in to help out the wider lodge team to ensure the smooth operations of the lodge.

You’ll have extensive knowledge of Australian animals and plants, especially those that are endemic to Kangaroo Island. Additionally, your understanding of the local history and indigenous culture provides a balanced, yet educational experience for our guests.

This is an ideal time to join Baillie Lodges, with strong growth and career opportunities as the group continues to expand on a global scale.

You will have…

  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience within the hospitality or eco-tourism industry
  • Proven experience as a team leader and naturalist guide
  • Extensive knowledge of native flora, fauna and ecology, and the ability to provide relevant information and interpretation to guests
  • A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
  • The willingness to support the Experiences team and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
  • The ability to work across flexible rosters including weekdays, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays
  • A full South Australian Drivers license and South Australian Small Passenger Vehicle license 
  • First Aid and SA Responsible Persons Badge qualifications (we can assist in facilitating this requirement)

The Benefits…

  • Onsite individual accommodation unit with ensuite, and all meals included
  • Enjoy the staff facilities – use the outdoor gym, tend to the garden, or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
  • Extensive departmental training and the ability to cross-train in other areas of the lodge
  • Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
  • Family culture and new friendships await – regular social outings, BBQ’s and group activities
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24/11/24

Southern Ocean Lodge

Sous Chef - Kangaroo Island

Get to work with South Australia's bountiful produce

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.

The Role:

Southern Ocean Lodge’s food philosophy very naturally, is underpinned by the glorious gastronomic abundance.  Actively sourcing growers who adopt sustainable farming practices, one of the hallmarks of our cuisine is the close relationships we have with local Kangaroo Island artisan food producers.  You will help curate and develop our daily changing menu that is inspired by fresh local and seasonal produce. You will draw not just from the abundance of local produce, but also from your own culinary journey and experiences.

This position offers the ultimate lifestyle while enabling the successful candidate to continue their career in a professional hospitality environment. This is an ideal time to join Baillie Lodges, with strong growth and career opportunities as the group continues to expand on a global scale.

You will have…

  • Significant experience in kitchen management, ideally in the luxury segment
  • Natural leadership skills
  • A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
  • The willingness to support the kitchen and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
  • The highest level of attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
  • Minimum of Cert III in Commercial Cookery

The Benefits…

  • Onsite accommodation with all meals
  • Enjoy the staff facilitie – tend to the garden or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
  • Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
  • Family culture and new friendships await – regular social outings, BBQ’s and group activities
Apply Now
21/09/23

qualia

Food and Beverage Attendant - qualia - Whitsundays

Perfect job for professional fine dining waiters experienced in a la carte/degustation/tasting menus

qualia is an oasis of Australian style, providing exceptional levels of award-winning luxury and intuitive, friendly service.

qualia sources and serves only the freshest and best local and international produce at its Pebble Beach and Long Pavilion restaurants, each with mesmerising views over the Whitsundays.

Your Opportunity:

Due to increased demand, we now have several full-time, permanent opportunities for Professional Fine Dining Section Waiters to offer a superior, attentive dining experience for our highly esteemed qualia guests.

Imagine working in a premium restaurant with breathtaking views over the magical Whitsundays, or working beachside with the ocean lapping at the restaurant's edge. You'll enjoy serving our superb degustation and a la carte menus - learn more about our menus here.

Requirements for this role:

  • Fine dining or hatted restaurant experience OR a la carte section waiting in a five star restaurant, resort or luxury lodge is ESSENTIAL (minimum 2-3 years preferred)
  • Extensive knowledge of wines, in particular fine wines and champagnes and meal pairings (ESSENTIAL)
  • Degustation experience (HIGHLY DESIRABLE)
  • WSET/Sommelier accreditation (HIGHLY DESIRABLE) – please attach to application
  • Other credentials as specified below

Your Benefits:

  • Progress your career in some of the best restaurants in Queensland - fantastic work culture
  • Full-time, permanent roles on stunning Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays
  • Competitive wage (Hospitality Industry General Award) plus weekly bonus!
  • Plenty of opportunities for overtime, with overtime paid at penalty rates!
  • Active and supportive community - organised sport and social activities
  • Loads of benefits on restaurants and activities, including $15 per week gym
  • Subsidised furnished staff accommodation
  • Enjoy living and working on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef!

About You:
With previous extensive experience in a la carte section waiting and delivering degustation and tasting menus, you take great pride in guiding guests through their gastronomical experience. Your sequence of service and serving etiquette is perfect (or very close to) and you're a genius at controlling the pace, always anticipating our guests' needs before they do. You know how to be attentive when needed and pleasantly absent when not. Your humour and ability to converse warmly and with intellect is always received well by our discerning clientele.

  • Fine dining or hatted restaurant experience OR a la carte section waiting in a five star restaurant, resort or luxury lodge is essential (minimum 2-3 years preferred)
  • Extensive knowledge of wines, in particular fine wines and champagnes and meal pairings (Essential)
  • Degustation experience (highly desirable)
  • WSET/Sommelier accreditation (highly desirable) – please attach to application
  • Flair for service and superior communications skills
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Impeccable grooming and personal presentation
  • Must have Nationally Recognised 'Responsible Service of Alcohol' Certificate
  • Driver's License (essential)

About Us:
Part of the Whitsundays and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, qualia is our luxury resort on Hamilton Island. Surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, the island boasts 4 resort options including award winning luxury qualia resort, over 20 different restaurants and dining options, a championship golf course, marina and yacht club.

If you're ready to bring your impeccable service and flair to our discerning clientele, APPLY DIRECTLY HERE!

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