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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
Room Attendant
We now have rewarding opportunities for Room Attendant to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
- Servicing and cleaning suites and public areas to a high standard
- Ensuring rooms are stocked with guest amenities, towels and linens
- Assisting in laundering and sorting linen for our fifteen suites
- Working with colleagues to ensure all guest rooms are delivered on time
What we’re looking for
- Experience within a hotel or serviced apartments advantageous
- Organised with a high attention to detail
- A friendly can-do attitude
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
This is a full-time role. Your on-site accommodation and meals will be provided for a nominal charge.
If you have a can-do attitude and a passion for living in the wilderness, then this could be the role for you!
Chef de Partie
We have an exciting opportunity for Chef de Partie 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 kitchen experience, ideally in the luxury segment
- A great sense of humour
- The willingness to support the kitchen and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
- The highest level of cleanliness and 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
Executive Housekeeper
Elevate your career with this rewarding opportunity as Executive Housekeeper at Southern Ocean Lodge
The Role:
This is the opportunity of a lifetime for an enthusiastic hands-on Executive Housekeeper to lead a small team to ensure our suites and public areas are maintained to the highest standard.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will train and develop your team to achieve high standards of cleanliness. You will be a housekeeping leader with a passion for empowering, developing and motivating your team to succeed. Your energetic and flexible leadership style will complement your skillset in compliance, manual handling and safe work practices – perhaps you’ll even lead the morning stretches with Zumba!
You’ll be a rostering guru and will ensure effective cost control through monitoring expenses. Working closely with the Laundry /Staff Village manager, you’ll have a keen eye for detail and will conduct thorough inspections of guest rooms and public areas daily to ensure standards are met and maintained.
You will have…
- Extensive experience in Housekeeping in the luxury 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 Housekeeping 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
The Benefits…
- Onsite individual accommodation unit with ensuite, and all meals included
- 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
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
Guest Services Agent
Elevate your career with this rewarding opportunity for an Guest Services Agent to be part of the Southern Ocean Lodge team.
You have a passion for making everyone feel welcome and providing an outstanding guest experience.
This role will see you:
- Meeting and greeting our discerning guests
- Processing arrivals and departures
- maintaining room accounts
- Assisting with guest enquiries
- Working on various administration tasks and generally being a pivotal point of contact for all guests.
- Making Restaurant and Spa bookings
- Scheduling the operations daily movements
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Impeccable presentation and phone manner
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
- Flair for organisation with an eye for detail
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
- Excellent word, Excel and Publisher skills
- Full current South Australian Drivers License (or the ability to transfer from another state)
- Snr First Aid credentials
Housekeeping Supervisor
Elevate your career with this opportunity for an Housekeeping Supervisor to be part of the Southern Ocean Lodge team.
The Role:
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to assist to lead the team to ensure our suites and public areas are maintained to the highest standard.
You will train and develop your team to achieve high standards of cleanliness. You will be a housekeeping leader with a passion for empowering, developing and motivating your team to succeed.
Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager, you’ll have a keen eye for detail and will thoroughly clean and/or inspect guest rooms and public areas daily.
You will have…
- Experience in Housekeeping – ideally in the luxury hotel/resort industry
- A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
- The willingness to support the Housekeeping 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
The Benefits…
- Onsite individual accommodation and all meals included
- 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
Sous Chef
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
Maintenance Supervisor
This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
Globally celebrated and the winner of multiple, prestigious awards since first opening in 2008, Southern Ocean Lodge reopened in December 2023 on Kangaroo Island.
We now have an opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Southern Ocean Lodge team.
You’ll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From responding to maintenance requests to completing preventative maintenance tasks, you’ll contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests.
What we’re looking for
- Ideally a trade qualification
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Current driver’s license and first aid certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in the use of machinery, tools, pumps, generators is highly desired
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
Experiences Guide
We require a professional, enthusiastic and organised Experiences Guide to work with our experiences team to assist coordinating and hosting our exceptional activities for guests from around the world.
This is a Part-time role
The essential element of this role is working with the team to deliver the ultimate stay for our guests – no two days will be the same in this multi-faceted role.
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Significant experience within the hospitality/resort or eco-tourism industry
- Full. Australian driver’s license preferred, with the ability to obtain H-endorsement
- Heavy vehicle license MR/LR a great advantage
- Experience as a naturalist guide
- Knowledge of, or interest in Australian native flora, fauna and ecology, and a keen interest in continuous learning
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Accommodation Available
Click here for a preview of life as an Experiences Guide at Longitude 131.
Apply NowMaintenance 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
Apply Now
Talent Acquisition Officer
At Baillie Lodges, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences in extraordinary locations – not just for our guests, but for our people too
We’re on the hunt for a people-loving Talent Acquisition Officer to join our Sydney team.
This is a full-time role reporting to the Chief People Officer and working closely with our Lodge General Managers and HR team. You’ll be at the heart of our growth story – connecting with candidates, building talent pipelines, and ensuring a smooth and inspiring recruitment journey from first hello to first day.
Every day will bring something new: writing engaging job ads, chatting to passionate hospitality professionals, representing Baillie Lodges at career fairs, and helping international team members relocate. You’ll be the face of our brand in the candidate market – a true ambassador of our values and culture.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple lodges and roles
- Craft compelling job ads and source talent across a range of channels
- Build relationships with hospitality schools, universities and industry networks
- Represent Baillie Lodges at recruitment fairs, expos and networking events
- Promote our employer brand and highlight our growth and career opportunities
- Manage interviews, reference checks, offers and onboarding
- Support global mobility, including visas and relocations
- Contribute to HR projects
About You
- A natural communicator who loves talking to people and building relationships
- Experience in recruitment or HR (hospitality background highly regarded)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Australian HR legislation, Fair Work and Award obligations
- Proactive, positive and detail-oriented, with a professional and approachable manner
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office
Reservations Agent
With plans for future growth to our portfolio, we are currently seeking a Full-time Reservations Agent to join our head office team based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches
The Role:
Reporting to the Reservations Manager, you’ll liaise with our guests via phone and email to assist with their reservation enquiries for our lodges across Australia. From qualifying prospects and curating personalised guest experiences to creatively upselling and managing group bookings, you’ll play an important role in creating seamless and memorable stays. If you’re a natural communicator, a problem solver, and passionate about the hospitality and travel industry, join us in delivering exceptional guest satisfaction and contributing to our revenue growth.
This role presents growth and career opportunity as the group continues to expand on a global scale.
Do you have what it takes?
- Previous experience in reservations, hotel front office or as a travel agent
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Strong sales acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of RMS or similar property management systems
Groups & Events coordinator (contract role)
At Baillie Lodges, we redefine luxury travel with award-winning lodges in some of the world’s most stunning locations. We’re now on the lookout for a Groups and Events coordinator for an 8-month (maternity leave) contract
Email us direct for more information
Apply NowChef de Partie
Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned. We are now looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join the team
As a 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.
To succeed in your application you will need:
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- 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
- Knowledge of New Zealand Industry Standards
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Previous experience in a remote lodge or resort would be advantageous
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
Apply Now
Guest Services Manager
Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River.
We are now looking for a Guest Services Manager to lead the Front office team
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Guest Services Manager to join The Huka Lodge team.
Renowned for our relaxed and friendly first-name service, our people offer the magic that keep our friends returning for more.
The Role
This senior leadership position will see you:
- Manager and coordinate all guest relations operations
- Creating and curating the ultimate guest experiences
- Ensuring the small Guest Service team have the available resources and training to deliver great service, through effective communication, handovers and briefing meetings
- Planning and assigning work through effective rostering management and controlling labour costs according to budget
You will also work closely with department leaders to support and assist them across all day-to-day operational issues. Your day will be spent welcoming guests on arrival, managing all Guest Services, Housekeeping and driving a positive team culture to enhance the guest experience and deliver business goals.
We are looking for a passionate and energetic hospitality professional who can effortlessly move between strategic management as well as being a hands-on leader who can support the small team in daily operations.
Apply NowFood & Beverage Attendant
We’re looking for a Food & Beverage attendants to join the team in the Treehouse Restaurant.
Dining at Silky Oaks Lodge celebrates the bounty of local and native ingredients to offer guests an innovative, contemporary Australian menu. Our Treehouse Restaurant overlooks Mossman River and serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily to our in-house guests as well as external lunch bookings.
We are now looking for Food and Beverage attendants to join our Silky Oaks family.
Whether you be best friends or partners – we have an opening for a couple to join us.
To succeed in this role you will………
- have an engaging and infectious manner
- love serving high-quality produce, in a relaxed, yet professional work environment
- be the kind of person that has fun at work
- have an inquisitive mind …. and palette
You will also have…….
- proven experience in a food and beverage operations
- sound knowledge of Australian wines
- solid bar skills covering cocktails, barista and wine service skills
- great communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to keep it cool under pressure
- a friendly, customer-focused approach, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Accommodation available
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply NowKitchen-hand
Looking for a part-time kitchenhand for 25 – 30 hours a week. This is an integral role in the successful operation of the kitchen team.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a busy kitchen advantageous
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to adhere to high levels of kitchen cleanliness and Australian health and safety regulations
- Available to work on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday
ACCOMMODATION NOT AVAILABLE – MUST LIVE LOCALLY
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply NowChef de Partie
As a Chef at Silky Oaks Lodge 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:
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- 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
- Knowledge of Australian cuisine and Industry Standards
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Previous experience in a remote lodge or resort would be advantageous
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply NowGuest Service Agent
Silky Oaks is seeking positive and energetic locals to assist our front office team as a Guest Services Agent, providing a valued point of contact between guests and operations.
This multi-faceted Part-time role will see you meeting and greeting our discerning guests, processing arrivals and departures, maintaining room accounts, assisting with guest enquiries, working on various administration tasks and generally being a pivotal point of contact for all guests.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Impeccable presentation and phone manner
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
- Flair for organisation with an eye for detail
- Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
- Excellent word, Excel and Publisher skills
- Available to work on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday
- Full current Australian Drivers License
- Must have RSA
- Suggesting and booking tours
- Arranging transfers
- Handling enquiries from local operators
- Making Restaurant and Spa bookings
- Scheduling the operations daily movements
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
Apply Now
Spa Therapist
The Healing Waters Spa at the new Silky Oaks Lodge makes the most of its tranquil Daintree Rainforest setting, set among leafy treetops with the Mossman River flowing gently below.
The popular spa uses the Australian made Sodashi spa care range and features intimate treatment rooms as well as a mineral rich bath and Vichy shower. Riverside yoga is on offer each day, creating a complete wellbeing sanctuary.
If you love working in a spa and live for travel this could be just for you.
About you:
- You will have a ‘can-do’ team attitude – and this approach will be infectious with the rest of the team.
- You will love your hands-on and professional approach, and still get great joy from all treatments you give
- The team will love your sense of humour and your ability to make work, fun
- You will have proven experience in a spa environment, ideally in the luxury space
- …….and of course you will hold – Cert IV in Massage and/or Beauty Therapy (or equivalent)
Click here for a preview of life at Silky Oaks Lodge.
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Food and Beverage Attendant
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. Whilst ‘Contour’ offers a more relaxed, casual style offer.
We are looking for a service professional to work over both venues.
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
Housekeeping Attendant
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 have a part time House attendant role (20 hours a week)
The Role
- Servicing and cleaning suites and public areas to a high standard
- Ensuring rooms are stocked with guest amenities, towels and linens
- Assisting in laundering and sorting linen for our fifteen suites
- Working with colleagues to ensure all guest rooms are delivered on time
What we’re looking for
- Experience within a hotel or serviced apartments advantageous
- Organised with a high attention to detail
- A friendly can-do attitude
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
This is a part time role – weekend availability and your own transport is a must
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