Hairdresser - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reed

About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good. 

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.

Your day to day

This is a unique opportunity to work in our luxurious bespoke hair salon as we grow our team of talented stylists who specialize in colour services, cutting & special occasion styling exclusively using Kevin Murphy professional products No two days will be the same as your role will utilise a wide variety of your skills and experience in a unique and beautiful setting!

As our on-island hairdresser, you will providing one-on-one full service with our guests from start to finish for a fully personalised experience. Bridal and special occasion styling will be your speciality, with our salon catering to many bespoke weddings and events which you will play an integral part.

You will be guided by beautiful up-do & style inspiration images to guide you on creating the perfect look for our guests special day.

What we need from you

We are looking for enthusiastic and professional team players who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations.

Ideally you will have:



* Minimum qualification of Certificate 3 in Hairdressing with 3 years minimum as a qualified hairdresser in the industry.


* Experienced and confident in Bridal and Special occasion Hair styling, and able to continue to build the salon’s wedding profile.


* Barbering and make up skills not essential but highly regarded.

What we offer



* World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields.


* An exciting and ever-changing Staff Activities Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.


* Extensive Career Development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.


* IHG Australia’s myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers.