Activities Manager - Kangaroo Island

ACTIVITIES MANAGER – SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE – KANGAROO ISLAND

Globally celebrated and the winner of multiple prestigious awards since first opening in 2008, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island has now reopened its doors.

We now have a rewarding opportunity for an Activities Manager to join our Southern Ocean Lodge family on Kangaroo Island.

The Role:

You are a natural storyteller with a passion for sharing the history of the island and connecting guests with the environment. Your office is the outdoors, and you enjoy bringing people together to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful unspoilt wilderness. Your day is spent being a true host to our guests, managing the consistent delivery of high-quality tours and creating the ultimate itinerary for all guests.

You’ll be responsible for the training, development, and accreditation of all guides in your team. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with key local industry partners, including government and third-party tour operators. You’ll have a strong safety focus, ensuring safe practices are observed by guides and guests. With your first aid experience, you are confident to respond to any emergency. When you’re not creating itineraries or product enhancements, you’ll manage payroll, inventory, and cost control, and welcome jumping in to help out the wider lodge team to ensure the smooth operations of the lodge.

You’ll have extensive knowledge of Australian animals and plants, especially those that are endemic to Kangaroo Island. Additionally, your understanding of the local history and culture provides a balanced, yet educational experience for our guests.

You will have…

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience within the hospitality or eco-tourism industry
• Proven experience as a team leader and naturalist guide
• Extensive knowledge of native flora, fauna, and ecology, and the ability to provide relevant information and interpretation to guests
• A great sense of humour and the ability to instil this approach in your team
• The willingness to support the Experiences team and broader lodge team in day-to-day operations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of guests and team members
• The ability to work across flexible rosters including weekdays, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays
• A full South Australian Drivers license and South Australian Small Passenger Vehicle license – or the ability to apply/transfer your current license
• First Aid and SA Responsible Service of Alcohol certification

The Benefits…

• Onsite individual accommodation unit with ensuite, and all meals included
• Enjoy the staff facilities – tend to the garden, or take one of the bikes for a ride to the beach
• Extensive departmental training and the ability to cross-train in other areas of the lodge
• Team and family accommodation discounts across all Baillie Lodges properties
• Family culture and new friendships await – regular social outings, BBQ’s and group activities

Southern Ocean Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges. With nine lodges over four countries and across three continents, we offer an unsurpassed career path limited only by your imagination – and your passport.

Baillie Lodges is an Australia-based collection of award-winning luxury lodges in extraordinary destinations around the world.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years\‘ experience do you have as an Activities Manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Australian driver\’s licence?

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