About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The Inter Continental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.

Your day-to-day

The steward attendant’s role is to ensure that all chinaware, flatware, silverware and glassware and kitchen equipment and utensils are cleaned whilst maintaining correct procedures in line with Inter Continental Hayman Island Hotels policies & procedures.

The role will also ensure food and beverage outlets are cleaned, maintained and stocked during and after allocated dining times, as well as assisting the kitchen when required.

What we need from you

The ideal candidate should possess:

- Communication skills and problem-solving skills
- Organisational skills – you will be able to prioritise and meet deadlines to ensure that all tasks are completed as required
- Flexibility as night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
- Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling

Intended commencement date for this position would be 11 January 2027, with the role being located on Hayman Island, Queensland.

Appropriate Australian working rights are required for this role.

What we offer

Intended commencement date for this position would be the 11 January 2027,



with the role being located on Hayman Island, Queensland.
Appropriate Australian working rights are required for this role.

- The base hourly rate for this position is $26.51 under the Hayman Island Enterprise Agreement, working a minimum of 38 hours per week across a 7-day roster with shifts spanning from early in the morning until later at night, weekends and public holidays.
- World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields
- An exciting and ever-changing Staff Activities Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
- Extensive Career Development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.
- IHG Australia’s my Perks program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & my Perks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers.

Please visit IHG Careers - Inter Continental Hayman Island for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ’s.

No previous experience is necessary as training will be provided. Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to learn and acquire additional skills during their employment.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels: Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers.

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