Introduction:
The Opportunity Tired of the standard hospitality grind? Looking for a leadership role that offers true work-life balance, zero living costs while on shift, and the chance to make a real impact?
Cater Care, a proud 100% Australian-owned industry leader, is looking for an energetic and commercially minded Village Manager to take the reins at our remote mining camp in South Australia. We don’t just run facilities; we create a genuine "home away from home" for our residents—and we need a hands-on leader to drive that vision.
Description:
Why You’ll Love Working With Us We know that to get the best out of our people, we need to offer the best. Here is what is on the table:
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The Ultimate Lifestyle Roster: Work 8 days on, and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
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Keep What You Earn: Your flights (ex-Adelaide), comfortable accommodation, all meals, and uniforms are 100% covered while on site.
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Real Career Progression: Clear, structured pathways for growth within a leading national business.
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Corporate Perks: Access to exclusive discounts on travel, health insurance, car hire, and retail partners.
Your New Domain Operating on a FIFO basis from Adelaide, you will be the heartbeat of the village, taking full operational and financial ownership of the site. Your day-to-day will involve:
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Total Site Leadership: Overseeing daily village operations across catering, accommodation, and contracted site services.
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Commercial Management: Owning the site P&L with a sharp, strategic focus on labor overheads and food costs.
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Team & Culture: Leading, coaching, and fostering a bulletproof safety culture among your on-site staff.
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Client Relations: Acting as the primary liaison on the ground to deliver exceptional service and maintain top-tier client relationships.
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Systems Management: Running accommodation reservation platforms seamlessly (VAMS, SAMS, or RMS).
What You Bring to the Table You are a resilient, hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to balance commercial targets with an exceptional guest experience.
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Experience: Proven management background in remote site operations, large-scale hospitality, or hotel management.
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Financial Acumen: A strong track record of managing site P&Ls, food costs, and rostered labor.
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Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in accommodation reservation software (VAMS, SAMS, RMS, or similar) and strong general computer literacy.
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The Extras (Highly Desirable): A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a current Manual Driver's License, and a Forklift ticket will put you at the top of the pile.
Note: Successful applicants must complete a national police check, a pre-employment medical, and obtain site-required safety certifications.
Ready to step up? If you are ready to take operational ownership of a village and build a rewarding career with an Australian success story, click Apply for this job to submit your resume today.
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