About the role

Lorne Bush House Cottages and Eco Retreats located on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria are seeking an enthusiastic, fit and energetic couple to fill a hands-on role to manage and run the holiday cottages and glamping retreats. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated couple with accommodation, hospitality or tourism experience. A couple who are looking to balance work and lifestyle, working in a peaceful bushland environment where native wildlife abound yet just minutes from the beautiful beaches and vibrant tourist town of Lorne on the Great Ocean Road.

This position is not available for sponsorship and does not comply with the 88 days of regional work for those looking to extend their stay in Australia. Only those with permanent residency will be considered.

Benefits

- Live in position with free accommodation on-site included as part of the package.

- 2 days off per week, together if at all possible.

- Superannuation included

- Beautiful work workplace and well organized and easily run family business that balances work with a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Key responsibilities

- Housekeeping, taking bookings and banking

- Ordering of stock and supplies

- Liaising and problem solving with guests in relation to their needs

- Ensuring 5 star property presentation at all times

- Oversee reservations and guest communications

- Grounds, garden and general property maintenance

- Ensure adequate supplies of firewood are always available





- Social media- Facebook and Instagram

- Able to work harmoniously as a couple and give direction to our small team of extra staff over the busy times

About you

- Have a proven history of working in tourist accommodation businesses

- Have sound computer skills and strong knowledge and experience with online booking systems preferably Little Hotelier

- Be trustworthy, honest and open with views and actions and be able to work autonomously

- Have experience with working with third party booking agencies - booking.com, expedia, airbnb, trip.com and agoda

- Be able to supervise additional staff who are employed in peak times

- Be physically fit and active and enjoy working both indoors and outdoors

- Able to work weekends and public holidays

- Must have own transport

About us

Lorne Bush House Cottages and Eco Retreats are located on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. We are set on 13 acres in the Lorne hinterland, just 4 minutes drive from the beach shops and restaurants. We attract both local and international guests and our business is based around nature and the local wildlife who frequent the property - kangaroo, koala and native birds so we are not pet friendly for our guests or our staff.

Apply Now

Apply now through Seek or PLEASE FORWARD JOINT RESUMES AND REFERENCES TO- *****@lornebushcottages.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!

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