About the Role

Bring your passion for providing exceptional customer experiences to Kingfisher Bay Resort! As a Resort Porter, you will be responsible for exceeding guest needs and service expectations, ensuring the efficient pick-up and delivery of guest luggage, and supporting the Front Office team with guest-related administration as required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of customer service, initiative, and the ability to handle the physically demanding nature of the role. This is a permanent part-time position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight. The successful candidate is available for an immediate start and must be able to relocate to the island for this "live-on" position. 

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Committed to delivering brilliant customer experiences
• Physically fit due to the manual labour involved, including lifting, loading, and unloading suitcases into luggage trucks
• Motivated with a good attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience in a similar role, such as a hotel/resort Porter (highly regarded)
• Hold a valid manual Driver's License

The Benefits (conditions apply)

• Affordable Island Living: Only $150.44 per week, includes accommodation, 3 daily staff meals, utilities and Wi-Fi.
• $1000 Annual SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• Worldwide Heartist Bienvenue benefits
• 25% off resort dining, retail, and spa services
• Free Island 4WD bus tours
• Free ferry transfers to and from the island
• Access to the Sandbar pool, staff gym, and tennis courts

About us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.  

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and upload a copy of your resume and cover letter for us to review.

Visa Applicants: If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 6 months validity on your visa at time of application to be considered for this role. If you are looking to do your regional 88 days remote work to extend your visa, it is important to note that we DO NOT qualify for this program due to our location. 

Applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.