Job Description
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Posted: 27/08/2026
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Closing Date: 28/09/2026
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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
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Job Category: Site Management,Trade Qualified - Chef
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The Opportunity
Tired of the standard hospitality grind? Looking for a leadership role that offers true work-life balance, zero living costs while on shift, and the chance to make a real impact?
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Cater Care, a proud 100% Australian-owned industry leader, is looking for an energetic and commercially minded
Village Manager
to take the reins at our remote mining camp in South Australia. We don't just run facilities; we create a genuine "home away from home" for our residents—and we need a hands‐on leader to drive that vision.
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Why You'll Love Working With Us
We know that to get the best out of our people, we need to offer the best. Here is what is on the table:
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The Ultimate Lifestyle Roster:
Work 8 days on, and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
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Keep What You Earn:
Your flights (ex-Adelaide), comfortable accommodation, all meals, and uniforms are 100% covered while on site.
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Real Career Progression:
Clear, structured pathways for growth within a leading national business.
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Corporate Perks:
Access to exclusive discounts on travel, health insurance, car hire, and retail partners.
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Your New Domain
Operating on a FIFO basis from Adelaide, you will be the heartbeat of the village, taking full operational and financial ownership of the site. Your day-to-day will involve:
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Total Site Leadership:
Overseeing daily village operations across catering, accommodation,



and contracted site services.
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Commercial Management:
Owning the site P&L; with a sharp, strategic focus on labor overheads and food costs.
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Team & Culture:
Leading, coaching, and fostering a bulletproof safety culture among your in office staff.
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Client Relations:
Acting as the primary liaison on the ground to deliver exceptional service and maintain top-tier client relationships.
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Systems Management:
Running accommodation reservation platforms seamlessly (VAMS, SAMS, or RMS).
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What You Bring to the Table
You are a resilient, hands‐on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to balance commercial targets with an exceptional guest experience.
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Experience:
Proven management background in remote site operations, large-scale hospitality, or hotel management.
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Financial Acumen:
A strong track record of managing site P&Ls;, food costs, and rostered labor.
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Tech-Savvy:
Proficiency in accommodation reservation software (VAMS, SAMS, RMS, or similar) and strong general computer literacy.
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The Extras (Highly Desirable):
A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a current Manual Driver's License, and a Forklift ticket will put you at the top of the pile.
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Note: Successful applicants must complete a national police check, a pre-employment medical, and obtain site-required safety certifications.
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Ready to step up?
If you are ready to take operational ownership of a village and build a rewarding career with an Australian success story,
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📌 Village Manager - Fifo Adelaide (8/6 Roster) (South Australia)
🏢 Cater Care Group
📍 South Australia