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Working life
A career with Baillie Lodges opens up a world of discovery, with travel to extraordinary destinations and the chance to meet a network of new friends – who happen to be tourism and hospitality professionals too! It’s also a gold star on the CV.
Working at a Baillie Lodges property offers a chance to really work as part of a collegiate team, where departments work together to deliver an exceptional and personal guest experience and learning across departments is encouraged.
It’s also a chance to discover a new destination, it’s experiences and its locals: fishing and surfing on Lord Howe Island, exploring the Red Centre at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, hiking and kayaking at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island and cruising the lake or skiing and snowboarding during the wintertime at Huka Lodge in Taupō. Working at Baillie Lodges is a kick-start to a new career, new friendships and the start of a new personal era.
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Success stories
Embarking on a career with Baillie Lodges is an exciting and rewarding experience, with the promise of adventure and life and work achievements ahead. Meet some of the Baillie Lodges family here and learn more about their stories.
Current Opportunities
Food and Beverage Attendant
We’re looking for Food & Beverage attendant to join the team in our new Southern Ocean Lodge
Dining at Southern Ocean Lodge takes place overlooking a vast sweep of Southern Ocean and coastline. A contemporary menu features exclusively local ingredients and is expertly paired with premium South Australian wines. Food and beverage staff at Southern Ocean Lodge are at the forefront of its friendly ‘first-name’ service culture, anticipate guests’ needs and uphold our ‘welcome home’ vibe.
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Proven section wait staff experience in a similar venue
- Experience serving wine in a restaurant setting
- Valid RSA
- Strong knowledge of Australian wine as well as cocktail making experience
- A knowledge and passion for food and beverage
Experiences Guide
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experiences Guide to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
The Role:
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, deliver high-quality tours and create the ultimate itinerary for all guests.
You’ll have extensive knowledge of Australian animals and plants, ideally those that are endemic to Kangaroo Island. Additionally, your understanding of the local history and indigenous culture will provide a balanced, educational experience for our guests.
You will have…
- Proven experience as a 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
- 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
- MUST HAVE – A full South Australian Drivers license and South Australian Small Passenger Vehicle license (or ability to get)
- First Aid and SA Responsible Persons Badge qualifications (we can assist in facilitating this requirement)
- RSA
Spa Therapist
A stint in the outback doesn’t get much better than at luxury basecamp Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta in the Red Centre, with just 16 tents all with a view to Uluru from the end of the bed.
As a spa therapist at Longitude 131’s Spa Kinara, you’ll work in a serene environment and use Li’tya spa wellness therapy. The spa care range uses Australian botanicals and traditional Aboriginal massage techniques, while treatments at Spa Kinara uniquely use hand-gathered local Indigenous beauty and healing ingredients.
This role has a May start date
Click here for a preview of life at Longitude 131°.
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Maintenance Manager
Longitude 131° - the luxury desert basecamp at Uluru-Kata Tjuta is now looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our lodge family.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our Longitude 131° family in the Red Centre. Are you ready to trade the bustling city lights for the mesmerizing glow of the Southern Cross?
Longitude 131° - the luxury desert basecamp at Uluru-Kata Tjuta offers an essential experience of Australia’s spirited heartland in Baillie Lodges’ exclusive style. Nestled atop rust-red dunes, Longitude 131° overlooks Australia’s best-known natural icon, Uluru. This is glamping at its most luxurious.
The Role
This year-round key leadership position will lead the Maintenance team in planning and executing all preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting breakages and general repairs across the property. You will work closely with the General Manager to plan and execute all maintenance works and capital expenditure projects.
With demonstrated experience in a similar role, you will have experience maintaining a wide range of plant and equipment including air conditioning and electrical works. You’ll have great time management with the ability to prioritise multiple projects as well as a strong safety focus, actively participating and supporting safety initiatives.
You will have…
- Extensive experience in maintenance in the hotel/resort industry
- Management experience in a remote working environment
- A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
- The willingness to support the maintenance 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
- A current unrestricted Australian driver’s license with Medium Rigid endorsement and Senior First Aid certificate
The benefits…
- Competitive salary package including accommodation, and 6 weeks annual leave each year
- Live in a small community with the opportunity to participate in local community events
- Recreation centre, community gym and residential pools
- Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge - 2026 Season
Answer the Call of the Wild — Join Us at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge for the 2026 Season May to September!
COUPLES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island?
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is now hiring in preparation for a range of exciting positions for the 2026 summer season.
Enjoy the ultimate work experience with:
- Free meals, accommodation, and full lodge amenities
- Competitive wages and pooled gratuities
- Unlimited access to world-class hiking, biking, rivers, and ocean adventures
- A welcoming, tight-knit team culture that fosters lifelong friendships
If you’re passionate about nature, adventure, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to have you on our team.
Food and Beverage Attendant
We are now looking for an Food and beverage attendants to drive the exceptional dining experience at Huka Lodge
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Section wait staff experience in a similar venue advantageous
- Experience serving wine in a restaurant setting
- Proven experience making quality espresso
- Knowledge of New Zealand wine as well as cocktail making experience
- A knowledge and passion for food and beverage
Chef de Partie
Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned.
We now welcome a Chef de Partie to join our Huka Lodge family.
The Role
A daily approach to designing each menu – where local and regional ingredients are the stars – is essential to the Baillie Lodges Culinary Philosophy which steers the dining experience across all the lodges.
As Chef de Partie you are a pivotal member of the kitchen team and will be responsible for delivering a world-class culinary experience for our discerning, well-travelled guests.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in luxury lodges or resorts advantageous
- Proven experience in delivering high quality dining
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to a schedule
- Strong attention to detail and style
- A passion for innovative food
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Porter
Huka Lodge lies on the banks of the Waikato River, upstream from the famous Huka Falls.
We now have an opportunity for a local Porter to join the team
The Role
- Be a welcoming face of the lodge
- Assist guests with their luggage requirements, providing a personable and efficient level of service
- Valet park guest vehicles with a high degree of care
- Assist guests with your knowledge of the local area and provide vehicle transfers for guests to and from the airport and surrounds
- Work a rotating roster including weekends
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in delivering high quality service
- Driver’s licence essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to a schedule
- Strong attention to detail and style
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Housekeepers
Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River.
We are now looking for Housekeepers to join our team.
The role:
This is a hands-on role working with the housekeeping team in daily operations
- Turning and cleaning guest rooms to the highest of standards
- Doing evening ‘turndown’
- Keeping our public areas clean and maintained at all times
You will have:
- Previous housekeeping experience – ideally in the luxury sector
- High level of attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- A can-do attitude – and great sense of humour
- The ability to work within a small and dedicated team
- Your own transport to and from Huka Lodge
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Restaurant Manager
Dining at Huka Lodge – guests’ gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine. Our Restaurant Manager will drive this ritual through carefully chosen exceptional wines to compliment guests’ dining experience.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar position
- Strong knowledge of NZ wines (advantage)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, train and develop the team
- Passion for fresh regional produce
- Ability to work under pressure
- Friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude
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Wine Steward
Dining at Huka Lodge – guests’ gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine. Our Wine Steward will curate carefully chosen exceptional wines to compliment guests’ dining experience.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar position with 2 years experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of NZ wines
- Ideally WSET certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, train and develop the team
- Passion for fresh regional produce
- Ability to work under pressure
- Friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude
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Assistant Groundsman
We are looking for an Assistant Groundskeeper to join our close-knit team,
This role will see you assisting to manage our beautiful Lodge and 8 acres of gardens
This role will see you:
- Managing all lodge lawns including being proficient in the software required to control the irrigation system.
- Conduct Garden Tours as requested.
- Assist the Head Groundsman in the maintenance of all lodge gardens.
- To be proficient in the use of chemicals, sprays and the safe handling of such substances.
- To assist with the training of new staff members in the department.
- To be an efficient part of the Huka Lodge team by maintaining effective communication and by practising “attention to detail”.
- Maintain a clean working environment around the lodge, ensuring all equipment is used in the correct manner.
- To ensure correct procedures with reference to security, Health & Safety and fire procedures are adhered to at all times
- Plant and weed in gardens and grounds as directed.
Housekeeping Attendant
Set among the lush rainforest and overlooking the Mossman River, guest accommodation at Silky Oaks Lodge evokes a real sense of the region.
We are looking for a local Housekeeping Attendant to work in housekeeping, laundry, cleaning public areas and rooms, and assisting in keeping Silky Oaks Lodge looking immaculate
This role is for approximately 30 hours a week
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a busy Hotel advantageous
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to adhere to high levels of cleanliness
- Available to work on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
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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.
We now looking for a seasoned professional to join the team at The Louise
Appellation Restaurant celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.
The Role
- Working with our team both on the floor as well as behind the bar.
- Work to deliver an exceptional and personal guest experience
- Ensuring the presentation of the restaurant is maintained to the highest standard
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a similar role advantageous
- An up to date RSA certification
- A knowledge and passion for food and beverage
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Appellation celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. We now looking for a seasoned professional to help lead the team at The Louise
The Role
Appellation restaurant draws direct inspiration from Australia’s global wine and food region. This role will see you:
- Running services in Appellation
- Preparing the restaurant for service and working with the F & B manager to run the department
- Assisting to lead and develop our dynamic front-of-house team
- Working across all aspects of food and beverage operations
What we’re looking for
- Experience within the luxury hotel or up-market restaurant scene
- Flair for organisation with high attention to detail
- Impeccable presentation
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
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Kitchenhand
This role will see you working with the kitchen team. A variety of shifts and days are available.
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.
The Role
- Assisting the culinary team in the kitchen
- Kitchen cleanliness
- Dishwashing and cleaning in the kitchen
- Assisting with food preparation as required
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