Job Description

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

In alignment with the IHG and Mulpha WHSE strategy this role is responsible for leading the embedding of a Workplace Health, Safety & Environment framework for Hayman Island. Partially creating the structure for a proactive safety culture (working closely with our security team) and interfacing closely with the senior operational leadership team and HR on island to develop a culture of ownership at all levels for WHSE aligned with QLD legislation and WorkSafe QLD.

You will lead and promote a strong Workplace Health, Safety and Environment (WHSE) culture across the resort, ensuring compliance, safety, and colleague wellbeing. You will deliver training, manage risk and incident processes, and support return-to-work programs, while working closely with leadership to develop and implement WHS strategies and systems. By engaging and influencing teams, you will drive continuous improvement, foster accountability, and contribute to a safe and high-performing workplace environment.

In partnership with the Training Manager build a comprehensive WHSE education platform into the on-boarding program that sets a strong WHS framework and culture from day one. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Base rate $90k + super

This role is typically offered as a live-on-island position; however, for the right candidate, we are open to considering a commuting arrangement from the Airlie Beach region.

What we need from you

• QUALIFICATION: Formal WHS qualifications or equivalent experience, min 3 years in similar role.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and application of WHS Act & Regulations.
• Experience in change management, working collaboratively in a shared business model.
• Prior work in remote island or isolated environments would be an advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate influencing and consultative skills and strong writing skills.
• Previous experience managing return to work and WorkCover claims
• Experience with conducting investigations

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.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:

• Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers