Waste Management - Trades Assistant - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

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.  We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Waste Management Attendant to support the daily waste operations across Hayman Island Resort and Staff Village.

This role is responsible for collecting, sorting, and transporting waste streams while maintaining high presentation standards in a five-star environment.

Working within a remote island setting, you will play a key role in environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and keeping back-of-house and public areas clean and operational. 

Collection and transport of general waste, recyclables and green waste; operation of compactors and waste equipment; maintaining bin areas and waste zones; pressure washing and cleaning waste facilities; preparing waste for barge removal; and operating island vehicles and buggies safely.

This is an outdoor, physically active role requiring strong safety awareness and reliability.

What we need from you


* Current Manual Driver’s Licence (essential)


* Forklift Licence (desirable or willingness to obtain)


* Construction White Card


* Ability to work outdoors in tropical conditions


* Physically fit and capable of manual handling


* Strong work ethic and reliability


* Commitment to safety and environmental standards

What we offer


* World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.


* An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.


* Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.


* A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5,300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties.

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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