- $70,000 - $79,999 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Aug 2026
- Regional QLD > Torres Strait
- Full Time
- Indigenous, Retail and Hospitality, Operations and Risk Management
- Not For Profit (NFP)
- Mer Gedkem Le (TSI) Corporation RNTBC
- Murray Island (Mer), Torres Strait
- Full-time - 38 hours per week
Lead Stay on Mer’s accommodation operations
Mer Gedkem Le is seeking a hands-on Accommodation & Guest Services Manager to lead the day-to-day operation and growth of Stay on Mer, our accommodation service on Murray Island.
This is a practical management role for someone who can keep accommodation operations running smoothly, deliver a great guest experience and help grow occupancy and repeat bookings.
You’ll oversee bookings, guest services, housekeeping, staffing and rosters, property standards, budgets, WHS, operational systems and administration. You’ll also work closely with the Chairperson and Board and provide clear reporting on the performance of the accommodation service.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage bookings, reservations, room allocations, arrivals and departures.
- Deliver friendly, reliable guest service and resolve issues quickly.
- Lead and support housekeeping and accommodation staff.
- Prepare rosters and monitor staffing and operating costs.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest comfort.
- Build relationships with contractors, organisations and regular accommodation users.
- Monitor occupancy, revenue, costs and profitability.
- Identify ways to increase bookings and improve the guest experience.
- Coordinate maintenance, suppliers and property improvements.
- Maintain practical procedures, records, WHS systems and Board reporting.
About you
You’ll bring solid experience in accommodation, hospitality, tourism, property operations or a similar service environment. You’re organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing staff, guests, competing priorities and the unexpected.
You’ll need to be able to work independently, communicate respectfully within the Mer community and be available for agreed weekend and after-hours operational requirements.
Important location information
This position is based on Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait.
Accommodation is not provided by Mer Gedkem Le (TSI) Corporation RNTBC. Applicants must already have suitable accommodation available to them on Murray Island, as accommodation options on the island are very limited.
For confidential enquiries, please contact Sara Gaske at [email protected] using the subject line: Accommodation & Guest Services Manager - Mer Gedkem Le (TSI) Corporation RNTBC - Murray Island enquiry via.
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