Southern Ocean Lodge | Kangaroo Island, South Australia
About the Role
Southern Ocean Lodge is seeking a passionate Spa Manager to lead our spa and wellness offering at one of Australia's most celebrated luxury wilderness lodges, set on the rugged southern coast of Kangaroo Island.
In this role, you will oversee all aspects of spa operations, from treatment delivery and team leadership to product management and guest experience.
You will work closely with the lodge leadership team to create personalised wellness journeys that reflect the landscape and connect guests to place.
This is a residential role based on Kangaroo Island, with accommodation and meals provided.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, training and developing the spa team to deliver exceptional, personalised treatments
Managing daily spa operations, including rostering, bookings and treatment flow
Delivering hands-on treatments as required
Maintaining the highest standards of presentation, hygiene and guest care
Managing stock, retail product and supplier relationships
Monitoring spa revenue, labour and operational costs
Developing and refining the treatment menu in line with the lodge's regenerative ethos
Collaborating with the leadership team to integrate wellness across the guest journey
About You
You are a passionate and experienced spa leader who thrives in a luxury setting and takes pride in creating calm, memorable guest experiences.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Spa Manager or senior spa therapist in a luxury resort,



lodge or day spa
A Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Massage or a related wellness discipline
Strong leadership and team development skills
Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, stock and revenue
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends
Current Australian working rights
The Lifestyle
Kangaroo Island offers a rare blend of raw natural beauty and restorative calm, dramatic coastlines, native wildlife, pristine beaches, and a deeply connected community.
About Us
Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world.
Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.
The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia,
Southern Ocean Lodge
on Kangaroo Island,
Longitude 131°
at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa,
Capella Lodge
on Lord Howe Island,
Silky Oaks Lodge
at the Daintree Rainforest,
The Louise
in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young
Huka Lodge
in Taupō.
In the Americas:
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
,
Tierra Atacama
and
Tierra Patagonia
in Chile.

📌 Spa Manager – Kangaroo Island (South Australia)
🏢 Baillie Lodges
📍 South Australia