The Sundays are seeking an experienced and inspiring Executive Housekeeper to lead the Housekeeping operations at The Sundays, ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional stay through immaculate presentation, outstanding service, and operational excellence.
Recently named Resort of the Year in the 2026 Gourmet Traveller Hotel & Travel Awards, The Sundays has quickly established itself as one of Australia's premier luxury destinations.
Offering a sun-soaked escape nestled amongst the swaying palms of Catseye Beach. Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Coral Sea, The Sundays captures the relaxed spirit of island living with beautifully appointed rooms, spacious terraces, family-friendly experiences, and the award-winning Catseye Pool Club by celebrated chefs Josh and Julie Niland.
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Lead housekeeping at Hamilton Island's newest boutique luxury hotel
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Live island-side with no commute and tropical reef lifestyle
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Enjoy staff perks including gym access and dining discounts
As Executive Housekeeper, you will lead and develop the Housekeeping team while overseeing all aspects of departmental operations. You will be responsible for workforce planning, budgeting, training and development, quality assurance, and maintaining the exceptional presentation standards that define The Sundays.
Working closely with leaders across the hotel, you'll drive operational excellence, exceed guest expectations, and create a positive team culture that reflects the relaxed luxury and personalised service The Sundays is renowned for.
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Lead, develop, and inspire the Housekeeping team
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Maintain exceptional presentation standards across guest rooms and public areas
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Drive operational excellence, service standards, and guest satisfaction
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Manage departmental budgets, labour costs, and financial performance
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Develop business plans and support strategic objectives
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Oversee recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and team development
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Optimise workforce productivity through effective rostering and resource planning
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Maintain quality, safety, compliance, and environmental standards
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Collaborate with Front Office, Maintenance, and other departments to deliver seamless guest experiences
You are a passionate hospitality leader with experience leading housekeeping operations in a premium hotel or resort environment. You inspire your team through positive leadership, thrive in a fast-paced operation, and are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while achieving strong operational and commercial outcomes.
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QLD Open/Unrestricted Driver Licence (Essential)
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Responsible Service of Alcohol (Nationally Recognised) (Essential)
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Minimum 2 years' experience in an Executive Housekeeper or similar management role
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Experience managing recruitment, performance management, and disciplinary processes
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Strong financial management, budgeting, and cost-control experience
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and developing high-performing teams
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!
