Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities at Couran Cove Island Resort cover a variety of hospitality positions including Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Recreation and Front Office.
We are always interested in hearing from people eager to join our team of dedicated and talented people who can provide our guests with exceptional hospitality, genuine warmth and professional service. In return we will provide excellent training and a unique island resort experience.
If you would like to learn more about the Couran Cove Island Resort employee experience please contact us.
Please forward your resume with relevant qualifications and experience to the following contact details:
Email: careers@couran.com
Postal: The Human Resources Department,
PO BOX 224 Runaway Bay,
Gold Coast, QLD 4216
Phone: +61 (0)7 5597 9018
Online: Follow the links listed below to apply for any current employment opportunities.
The following positions are available:
Food and Beverage Attendants
We are currently looking for experienced Food & Beverage Attendants who would like to work in a unique environment that provides its staff with competitive hourly rates and excellent employee benefits, including free travel to and from work via ferry and free secure parking at Hope Harbour.
If you can meet the following selection criteria, then we would love to hear from you:
- Solid Food & Beverage experience in a professional operation, with bar experience being a definite advantage.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Current RSA Certification would be an advantage.
- Commitment to training and multi-skilling programs.
- Effective interpersonal skills and a friendly personality.
- Professional presentation & ability to adhere to our grooming policies.
The successful applications will work in either our Events department.
You must be available to work around a 7 day rotating roster.
This is not a live-on position.
Electrician
We are seeking to employ a full time Electrician to work at our Island Resort, situated on South Stradbroke Island, just 35 minutes by ferry from Hope Island on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain all electrical and other associated equipment as required to operate the resort. Our electricians need to have an understanding and be able to operate the following systems & equipment:
- Energy Management System
- Power Station Equipment
- Water Plant & associated Equipment
- Sewage Plant & all associated Equipment
- Computerised Maintenance Management System
In order to apply for this position, you must meet the following selection criteria:
- Must hold a current Queensland Electrical Fitter / Mechanic Licence
- Previous experience in a Resort or similar organisation would be advantageous
- Have already obtained or be willing to obtain suitable qualifications in confined space entry.
- Have already obtained or be willing to obtain Senior First Aid / CPR qualifications
- Have already obtained or be willing to obtain L.V. Rescue Certificate
- Must have current QLD drivers licence
Please note that the successful candidate will be willing to stay employed with us for 12 months following the receipt of any qualifications paid for by the Resort, or alternatively to reimburse the Company for any qualifications received during the course of employment.
This position is full time, based on a 7 day roster, with 2 Rostered Day’s Off per week. The successful candidate will be flexible in the hours they can work, as it may be necessary to do over-time occasionally if the business necessitates.
Please note that this is NOT a live-on position.
NIGHT MANAGER
The main duty of this position is to ensure efficient and accurate processing of hotel night audit and to ensure that all guest requirements are dealt with in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will be able to meet the following selection criteria:
· Previous Resort experience with exposure to all operating areas
· Previous demonstrated experience in Resort / Hotel style procedures including some financial reporting, e.g. room revenue reports, room revenue adjustment reports & ferry revenue reconciliation
· A passion for providing exceptional guest service whilst ensuring all guest requests are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
· Support security department in relation to any security / emergency issues as required
· Ability to set targets, take responsibility, and develop a team of individuals
· Professional presentation and a confident, personable manner
· Must hold current RSA and Senior First Aid Certificate, or be willing to obtain
In exchange for your hard work and commitment we will provide you with:
· competitive remuneration package
· full resort uniform
· free ferry transfers to and from resort
· free secure car parking at our Hope Harbour ferry terminal
· discounted canteen lunches
· full use of resort facilities on your time off
· heavily discounted accommodation rates for you, your friends and your family!
· Discounts for all food outlets on the island, including our general store, our Day Spa and our Watersports Activities
If you believe that you can meet the above selection criteria, and would be happy to commute via ferry to a beautiful island resort each day, then please forward your covering letter and resum'e to us today!
