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Culture
Attention to detail is evident throughout the Baillie Lodges guest experience, from operational processes through to design and the broad product offering, and is core to the overarching culture and values. Baillie Lodges’ commitment to product excellence and reinvestment is evident in the significant lodge refurbishments and routine maintenance closures at each property to ensure that they remain at their world-class standard.
Detailed process systems ensure Baillie Lodges delivers comprehensive, on-the-job training for the team and ultimately guarantees an exceptional guest experience every time. The Baillie Lodges culinary philosophy is at the heart of the guest experience and drives a daily-changing menu where local, in-season ingredients are delivered in a world-class dining experience.
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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For full details about living and working at one of the luxury lodges in the Baillie Lodges portfolio please download the relevant applicant guide here
Our lodges
Baillie Lodges is an intimate portfolio of luxury lodges setting new benchmarks for premium experiential travel. The remarkable lodges that make up the portfolio are Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, Huka Lodge in New Zealand, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and two of South America’s most extraordinary luxury lodges, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.
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Capella Lodge
Renowned as Lord Howe Island’s most glamorous lodge, Capella offers guests an exclusive and luxurious island escape. The island’s only accommodation with views of the ocean and lying at the feet of the mesmerising Mounts Gower and Lidgbird, Capella is a beach-house style accommodation with a barefoot luxury vibe. The team at Capella is close-knit and friendly, offering a warm welcome and which genuinely cares for guests. Being part of the Capella team is the a highly sought-after position, and with a chance to surf, fish, hike and be a Lord Howe local an opportunity at Capella is one too good to miss. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is part of New South Wales and is located just 700 kilometres – or a short two-hour flight – from Australia’s east coast. The tiny island is just eleven kilometres in length, with a crescent shaped lagoon home to the world’s southernmost coral reef. Warm currents flow southwards from the Coral Sea, making diving or snorkelling straight from the beach an easy option, where a vibrant submarine world is home to a kaleidoscope of corals, tropical fish and turtles. A range of hikes take in subtropical rainforests, mountaintops and pristine beaches.
Lodge
Nine beach-house style suites at each offer a different view of Lord Howe, all with the swish and sway of endemic Kentia palms in the background. The main lodge is home to the lounge, bar and restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows welcome the outside views indoors and lead to Gowers Terrace, where loungers and a horizon plunge pool invite guests to relax. Capella’s friendly, close-knit team really make the guest experience a standout, and keeps guests returning time and time again.
General Managers
Life partners Libby Grant and Mark MacKillop lead the team at Capella Lodge. Arriving when Capella first opened as a Baillie Lodges property in 2004, Mark and Libby are as much a part of the Capella experience as the lodge itself. The team at Capella is very close-knit, with staff opting to stay and enjoy the island working lifestyle, which is both professional and friendly and with lots to enjoy both in and out of hours.
Staff Lifestyle
The lifestyle for Capella staff conjures up images of fun in the sun, with ‘office’ features including white-sanded beaches, turquoise waters and rainforest cloaked mountains. Adventure awaits, with a range of hikes on offer as well as world-class diving, swimming with turtles and fishing. It’s an island lifestyle that’s addictively appealing. Most staff live onsite in a purpose-built staff village complete with lounge and kitchen facilities. Staff meals are also provided.
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Located on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, acclaimed luxury outpost Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge offers unrivalled access to the best of Canada’s wilderness. Enviously inaccessible by road, the lodge is a truly luxurious retreat a base for myriad activities for guests to explore the World Heritage-listed Clayoquot Sound. With a full complement of luxury features including an intimate oceanside spa retreat and restaurant overlooking the sound itself, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is the ultimate luxury wilderness getaway. Being part of the ‘Clayoquot family’ is a reward in itself, and a fun lifestyle with the team in the ruggedly beautiful Bedwell Valley is just part of the appeal. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
Set on the waterfront Bedwell River Valley of Clayoquot Sound, the lodge location boasts a unique combination of pristine ecosystems which together form a wildlife–rich landscape. Guests encounter whales, orcas, seals and salmon from the Pacific Ocean; bears, wolves and martens from the region’s old growth forests; and cougars, eagles and blue heron from the glacier-carved valleys. Guests can explore the wilds with a personal lodge guide for an unforgettable wilderness adventure.
Lodge
Twenty-five guest tents are dotted along the river and coastal inlet, each offering end-of-the-bed views to the coastal wilderness. Centrally located within the lodge grounds is the guest precinct with restaurant and bar, activities hub and entertainment zone called The Outpost. When not out exploring the wilderness, guests may be dining at the Cookhouse restaurant, enjoying a treatment at the Healing Grounds Spa, or relaxing with a drink at the Ivanhoe lounge.
General Manager
General Manager Sarah Cruse returned to Clayoquot as General Manager for the 2020 season. In the interim, Sarah has enjoyed a successful term leading Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, Colorado. Sarah has nearly 20 years of experience leading luxury experiential resorts, including a decade at the helm of Peninsula Hotels’ Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. Sarah’s passion for Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge will ensure the lodge continues to be recognised as a world class travel and adventure destination.
Staff Lifestyle
The staff village at Clayoquot is located two kilometres up the river from The Outpost. A fun-loving, tight-knit community of around a hundred employees, the lodge’s remote location is a catalyst for an incredibly social environment. Staff are welcome to remain onsite on their days off to make the most of their incredible backyard, as well as included meals and complimentary accommodation. The staff boat runs into town daily for those who wish to visit Tofino.
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Huka Lodge
Long regarded as one of the world’s most revered and inspirational luxury accommodations, Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island. With humble beginnings nearly a century ago as a fishermen’s camp made famous for its trout-rich waters and featuring white canvas tents along the river’s edge, today Huka Lodge has secured its place as one of the country’s oldest and celebrated luxury lodge with an impressive heritage, welcoming some of the world’s most influential guests to the region. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
The ever-changing Waikato River and broader Lake Taupō region provide a magnificent natural setting for Huka Lodge. Taupō is found on the central plateau of New Zealand’s North Island, distinguished by its vast lake and endowed with a gentle climate, a leisurely pace and spectacular landscape. Formed from an ancient volcanic caldera, Lake Taupō’s vast waters spill into the thundering Huka Falls. Snow-capped mountain peaks, rolling pastures of golden grasses, lush green wilderness and the clear waters of lakes, rivers and streams offer a calming and rewarding vista from every turn.
Lodge
Bordered by rolling green lawns along the banks of the Waikato River and just upstream from the dramatic Huka Falls, Huka Lodge is regarded as the founder of luxury lodges. Styled in the manner of a grand estate, Huka comprises a central lodge with restaurant and terraces surrounded by verdant established gardens studded with exclusive dining nooks. Fine dining champions premium local produce complemented by a formidable list of the world’s finest wines. Twenty opulent guest suites and two private Owners’ Residences invite with king beds and palatial baths and open to mesmerising views of the ever-changing waterway.
General Manager
Born and raised in New Zealand, Huka Lodge General Manager Kerry Molloy has been at the helm of the prestigious property since 2014, after a career in high-end hospitality and as manager of some of the country’s most esteemed luxury lodges. Kerry’s first job as a porter paved the way for a stint in the hotel industry in London for 14 years. Stopping by in Sydney on the way through to work at the Intercontinental Hotel, Kerry then worked at New Zealand’s trio of Robertson Lodges before landing at home at Huka Lodge. Working here, he says is like being on a movie set: lots of action behind the scenes and blissful tranquillity out the front.
Staff Lifestyle
Taupō is located roughly in the centre of New Zealand’s North Island, around three and a half hours’ drive from Auckland. The picturesque town is distinguished by its lakefront setting and outdoor sports ranging from fishing and jet boating to golf and skiing during the wintertime. The region’s spectacular natural attractions are right on the doorstep for exploring on days off and Rotorua and the Tongariro National Park are within easy reach for fun adventures. Huka Lodge offers a serene working environment, with the ever-changing Waikato River and lush forest outlook. Meals are provided for rostered hours.
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Longitude 131°
The ultimate luxury basecamp, Longitude 131° offers a very personal encounter with the landscape and heritage of Australia’s iconic Red Centre. Located adjacent to the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Longitude 131° offers views of both UNESCO World Heritage-listed icons from every corner be it from the Dune House, the exclusive Dune Top and – in guests’ luxury tents – from the end of the bed. An itinerary of signature experiences delivers a personal understanding and unforgettable connection with Australia’s spiritual heartland. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
Uluru-Kata Tjuta is regarded as Australia’s spiritual heart, the two attractions invoking a personal connection with many visitors who sense the tremendous cultural heritage and ancient living history about the destination. During a stay at Longitude 131° guests have the chance to discover the two very different rock formations on personalised tours led by lodge naturalist guides.
Lodge
Sixteen luxury guest ‘tents’ are dotted among the red dunes, each with a view to Uluru, be it from the end of the bed or outdoors on the balcony, complete with a ‘campfire’ and daybed upon which a swag is unfurled for sleeping under the stars. The central Dune House is the hub, where guests dine in the restaurant or on the terrace and enjoy a drink in the bar. Staff at Longitude 131° meet guests from around the world who come to visit Australia’s premier natural attraction.
General Manager
Louise Lanyon took the reins at Longitude 131° in 2019, having already spent time managing sister property Southern Ocean Lodge. Louise and her husband Ben (Baillie Lodges’ General Manager of Operations), have made their home at nearby Yulara, along with their three young boys who are enrolled at the local school. Lodge Manager Kylie Mansfield and Assistant Manager Adam Barnett offer invaluable support to Lou in running what is a very finely tuned, tight ship!
Staff Lifestyle
Joining the team at Longitude 131° is a life-changing chance to discover Australia’s Red Centre, joining a diverse and collegiate outback family. There’s a larger community of employees who work at the neighbouring Voyages Indigenous Tourism accommodation group so opportunities exist to form new friendships and networks. All Longitude 131° employees live at the staff residence at nearby Yulara, and meals are provided during rostered hours.
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Silky Oaks Lodge
Neighbouring the World Heritage-listed wilderness of the Daintree National Park, Silky Oaks Lodge offers guests a stylish rainforest escape. Long regarded as Tropical North Queensland’s luxury bolt-hole, Silky Oaks Lodge is ideally located for access to the region’s spectacular natural attractions, including the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, the Great Barrier Reef and Cape Tribulation. It’s also an easy transfer to the stylish restaurant-and-shopping precinct at nearby Port Douglas. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
Tropical North Queensland is a remarkable region where Australia’s Daintree Rainforest meets its World Heritage-listed partner, the Great Barrier Reef. At an estimated 180 million years old, the Daintree Rainforest is regarded as the oldest living rainforest in the world. One of the most popular Australian itineraries is the combination of reef, rainforest and outback, with Silky Oaks Lodge a central stopover.
Lodge
Silky Oaks Lodge is set among the pristine Daintree Rainforest above the gently flowing Mossman River. A central guest lodge houses the open air Treehouse Restaurant, along with a bar and lounge areas; it’s also the departure point for touring adventures in the region. Forty treehouse-style guest suites offer contemporary furnishings, deep bath tubs and hammocks for relaxing in the afternoon breeze.
General Manager
Benjamin is happily ensconced in Queensland’s lush tropics as part of a working life star-studded with leading roles at some of Australia’s premier experiential tourism camps and lodges, including Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Vali Byron Bay and Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu National Park. Ben’s career in hospitality and tourism is fuelled by a love of travel and of working with people and the community.
Staff Lifestyle
Tropical North Queensland is an adventure playground, offering an exciting lifestyle for staff. Just 60 minutes’ drive from Cairns and 20 minutes from Port Douglas, Silky Oaks Lodge is a tranquil working environment, while on days off there’s the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation wilderness all on the doorstep. Limited staff accommodation is available onsite. Meals are provided for rostered hours.
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Southern Ocean Lodge
Globally celebrated and multi-award winning, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island is Australia’s most acclaimed wilderness lodge. The Southern Ocean Lodge team provides the highest level of personal service to discerning guests from Australia and around the world. Driven by passion and a desire for excellence, our team constantly strives to exceed guests’ expectations. Being part of the ‘SOL family’ is a reward in itself, and a fun lifestyle with the team on the wildly beautiful Kangaroo Island is part of the appeal. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
Kangaroo Island is a diverse, wild destination, just a hop off the South Australian coast. It’s Australia’s third largest island, made up of pastoral land, wild coasts, pristine deserted beaches and national parks and wilderness sanctuaries, Known as Australia’s Galapagos, the island is home to a microcosm of Australian wildlife, with kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, sea lions and fur seals roaming freely to the delight of visitors and residents alike.
Lodge
Southern Ocean Lodge has twenty-five luxurious suites each with uninterrupted ocean views. The Great Room is the helm, home to the bar, lounge and restaurant. The lodge offers a range of hospitality positions, from food and beverage to housekeeping, front office and experiences. With its remote location and ever-changing views, Southern Ocean Lodge has a close-knit team where opportunities are on offer to gain experience across departments.
General Manager
Robyn Bautovich heads up the team at Southern Ocean Lodge, as part of a more than twenty-year career in hospitality, which has included resort General Manager roles in some of the world’s most sought-after tourism destinations and some excellent travel adventures along the way. Robyn creates a family-like culture that welcomes hospitality professionals as well as students from around the world, making a wonderfully diverse and inclusive team.
Staff Lifestyle
Spending time ‘like a local’ on Kangaroo Island offers a chance to learn about the island’s ecology, meet the wildlife, explore its great culinary culture, head out on hikes along the coast and relax at some of the world’s best beaches on days off. The team’s accommodation is in a purpose-built staff village onsite, where singles and couples are allocated accommodation to best suit their lifestyle. Phoenix, the staff bar, is a great spot to grab a drink and share a laugh at the end of the day. Staff meals are also provided.
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The Louise
The Louise is a luxury culinary retreat located in the heart of Barossa Valley, one of Australia’s most premium wine regions. Onsite restaurant, Appellation is recognised as a world-class destination for dining in South Australia. With creative cuisine that invokes a sense of place, the kitchen team are dedicated storytellers of the Barossa region, its produce, and its people. A stay at The Louise is about creating the space to indulge, unwind, and genuinely connect to a historic and thoughtful food culture. View and download our applicant guide here
Destination
Barossa is home to world-class wine and so much more. The region is bursting with brilliant produce and proud farmers. The Barossa is full of that small-town charisma that will make you feel right at home. And that age-old feeling that everyone knows everyone, well, it’s true. Not only that, but everyone’s a mate, and our guests are passed along from winery to restaurant to gallery by name, becoming part of the community in no time at all.
Lodge
At The Louise, 15 private suites open up to glorious vineyard vistas that stretch far across the valley. The property is home to South Australia’s world-class regional dining destination, Appellation. The onsite team are passionate locals who understand the true luxury of connection. They can arrange for guests to float over ancient vineyards in a hot air balloon, enjoy a sunrise picnic breakfast with kangaroos in native bushland, or tour the rolling valley in a vintage car.
General Manager
General Manager Hannah McGregor brings her trademark sparkling positivity to the table at The Louise along with global industry experience spanning Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada and The Savoy in London. Hannah joined the team as Assistant General Manager in 2022 and quickly set about fostering partnerships in the close-knit Barossa community. Today, The Louise is well-placed to offer guests local insights and sought-after bookings, a real backstage pass to the Barossa.
Staff Lifestyle
To be a team member at The Louise means becoming part of an established and welcoming food and wine community. Through established regional connections, learning opportunities abound at The Louise, and staff regularly find themselves with behind-the-curtain access to producers that they’ve previously admired from afar. With Adelaide city just one hour drive away, The Louise offers a tranquil, regional lifestyle with Australia’s festival city on your doorstep.
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.
Nat Lang
Local to South Australia, Nat first joined Southern Ocean Lodge in 2019. Having now worked across three different lodges in the Baillie Lodges portfolio, she has returned to Kangaroo Island for the lodges reincarnation.
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Mandy McMillan
‘Creating something that you know people will love, that’s what it’s all about,’ says Mandy when describing what she loves about working at The Louise.
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Bridie Bush
One of Baillie Lodges’ highly regarded lodge leaders, Bridie Bush originally joined the Longitude 131 team in 2021 in the role of restaurant manager and progressed into the Assistant Lodge Manager role in less than a year.
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Sara Williams
Sara is a much-loved member of the Baillie Lodges family, and in her time has lived on a wildly beautiful island, the vast reaches of the outback and Sydney’s sunny Northern Beaches.
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Matt Atkins
Matt joined Baillie Lodges as Front Office Manager in 2008, two weeks before Southern Ocean Lodge opened. He has since moved from Front Office Manager on Kangaroo Island to Reservation’s Manager at Baillie Lodges’ Sydney Headquarters.
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Lucky Legong
South Africa-born Lucky shines in her role as Assistant Accountant at Baillie Lodges, bringing warm and zeal to her role along with a strong operational background.
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Spa Therapist
As Spa Therapist, you will bring your healing energy to our guests through a range of treatments and massages. The tranquil Spa at the new Southern Ocean Lodges will make the most of its coastal office that is the wonderous Kangaroo Island.
August start date
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.
Treatments will feature locally made products from ‘Alkeme’, created in fresh, small batches by modern-day alchemist Aphra Skye Heron. Inspired by her upbringing in wellness, the all-natural range embraces the age-old practices of alchemy, ‘making magic from nature’ using a blend of native botanicals and sustainable, often wild-sourced ingredients.
The Candidate:
- You will have proven experience in a spa environment, with a minimum of 1 – 2 years as a Spa Therapist, ideally in the luxury space
- You will have a ‘can-do’ team attitude and approach – and this will be infectious with the rest of the team.
- You will love your hands-on and professional approach, and receive joy from all treatments you give
- The team will love your sense of humour and your ability to make work, fun
- You will hold – Cert IV in Massage and/or Beauty Therapy (or equivalent)
Room Attendant
We now have rewarding opportunities for Room Attendant to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
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 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!
Maintenance Handy-person
This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Handy-person to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.
The Role
As handy-person you will work with the maintenance team on all maintenance at SOL. You will do this through;
- Working with the team to carry out repairs and maintenance as required
- Maintain all landscaping
What we’re looking for
- Extensive maintenance-related qualifications and/or significant experience in maintenance within the hotel/resort industry
- Highly motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to product specifications
- Ideally, good working knowledge of mechanics, pools, plumbing and electrical
- Ability to work & make decisions under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
You will need
- Current valid SA Driver’s License
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)
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HR Coordinator
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 an enthusiastic and detail-driven Human Resources Coordinator to join our dynamic People & Culture team
This is no ordinary HR role — it’s your opportunity to make a real impact across a portfolio of stunning luxury lodges. From recruitment and onboarding to compliance and employee experience, you’ll be at the centre of what makes our teams thrive.
What you’ll be doing
As our HR Coordinator, you’ll:
- Drive front line recruitment across all properties — drafting ads, screening candidates, and working closely with General Managers to find the perfect fit.
- Own the onboarding experience — from contracts to compliance, you’ll make sure every new team member is set up for success.
- Keep our HR wheels turning — maintain employee records, assist with reporting, and keep processes aligned and up to date.
- Be the go-to person for immigration compliance, policy guidance, and continuous improvement.
- Represent our People & Culture team with professionalism, care, and a passion for exceptional service.
Who are you?
- You’ve got previous experience in a fast-paced HR or admin role (hospitality a big plus!)
- You’re highly organised, love a checklist, and your attention to detail is next-level.
- You understand the importance of confidentiality, empathy, and clear communication.
- You’re familiar with employment legislation and immigration processes and eager to grow your knowledge.
- You’re a team player who brings energy, positivity, and a problem-solving mindset to everything you do.
Why Baillie Lodges?
- Work with award-winning luxury lodges in breathtaking locations
- Be part of a genuine, values-driven culture focused on community, sustainability and personalised service
- Enjoy flexibility and variety in your day-to-day work
- Access opportunities to grow and develop in a supportive HR environment
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
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.
Chef 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
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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
Executive Chef
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of South Australia’s most esteemed regional culinary programs as Executive Chef at The Louise
This is a unique opportunity for a talented and driven chef to take the next step in their career by aligning themselves with a group that is on the move, dedicated to a sustainable style of hospitality, and presenting a food offering that celebrates local suppliers and produce.
The Role:
As the saying goes; “Where good wine grows, so good food grows too.” The Louise’s food philosophy very naturally, is underpinned by the glorious agricultural abundance – whether it be direct from our modest kitchen garden or from the local farmer ‘up the road’. With Appellation restaurant recognized as a world-class dining destination, you will curate and develop our daily ‘tasting style’ menu. You will draw not just from the abundance of local produce, but also from your own culinary journey and experiences.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can lead the small kitchen team in daily operations.
You will have…
- An entrepreneurial drive and spirit, with a sense of creativity
- A passion for all things food & beverage
- Significant experience in kitchen operations, ideally in the luxury sector
- A creative approach coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset
- A meticulous nature is crucial for maintaining quality and standards
- The ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members at all levels
- The ability to foster a light-hearted work environment while maintaining professionalism
- A willingness to collaborate with management and lodge team members in daily operations
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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 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.
The Role
From refined dinners in Appellation restaurant or more casual fare in Contour bar, The Louise kitchens draw direct inspiration from Australia’s global wine and food region. This role will see you:
- Running services in both Appellation and Contour
- 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
The benefits
- Great salary package including 6 weeks annual leave each year
- Accommodation is available
- An opportunity to develop your skills and grow within the group
Accommodation available
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Demi Chef
Appellation Restaurant celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise offers guests a stylish escape complete with world-class dining at Appellation Restaurant.
We celebrate the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region. we are now looking for career-focused enthusiastic Demi Chef to join our kitchen brigade.
You will………
- have a passion for local produce and a flair for the extraordinary
- love serving high-quality produce, exceptionally presented
- be the kind of person that has fun at work
- have an inquisitive mind …. and palette
- love to learn
What we’re looking for
- Experience in an upscale restaurant or luxury hotel advantageous
- Appropriate trade qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- A passion for food trends and best practices
Guest Services Agent
This multi faceted Guest Services 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.
You must have a passion for making everyone feel welcome and providing an outstanding guest experience.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role
- natural leadership skills to help drive and support the front office team
- 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
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Handy-person
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise will offer guests a stylish escape complete with private villa-style suites.
We are now looking for a LOCAL Handyperson to join team for approximately 16 hours a week.
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.
You’ll love the outdoors and enjoy cultivating the outdoor spaces of The Louise, including planting, pruning, and nurturing a variety of plants and flowers, as well as maintaining the lawns, hedges, and flower beds.
What we’re looking for
- 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 highly desired
Wine Steward
Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise will offer guests a stylish escape complete with private villa-style suites.
We are now looking for a passionate Wine Steward to join team.
We are looking for a service professional to work as a Full-Time Wine Steward within Appellation Restaurant
This is a role that will see you lead the wine and beverage offer and service excellence at Appellation Restaurant, which celebrates the abundance produce sourced from South Australia’s food and wine region.
The Role;
- You will work alongside the restaurant manager to curate an exceptional winelist
- Working with the service team to deliver exceptional service over dinner in Appellation.
- You will work with the team to drive the wine and beverage culture at The Louise through interactive training and driving service standards
- You will help administer the wine list, managing stocktakes, COG’s and beverage related expenses
What we’re looking for
- Strong knowledge of Australian wines and wine regions – with a passion for Barossa wines
- Restaurant or Hotel experience within a similar environment
- Flair for organisation with high attention to detail
- Impeccable presentation
- WSET certification – or the equivalent
- Outstanding guest relations and communication skills
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 who has fun at work
- have an inquisitive mind …. and palette
Express your interest
Don’t miss out! If joining the Baillie Lodges team is of interest, please register your details below and we’ll be in touch should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
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