Village Colleague Experience Coordinator

The Opportunity

At InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, every day begins with ocean views and the spirit of true hospitality. Live, work, and thrive on one of the iconic 74 Whitsunday Islands, where a rewarding career meets an extraordinary island lifestyle—delivering and inspiring incredible experiences for our guests and colleagues alike. 

As a Village Colleague Experience Coordinator, you'll play an important role in creating a vibrant, inclusive and engaging community for our colleagues living and working on Hayman Island. You'll be responsible for developing and coordinating health, fitness, lifestyle and engagement initiatives that encourage connection, wellbeing and personal development. Working closely with Village Management and the wider resort team, you'll help create a positive environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and proud to be part of the Hayman family.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and coordinating engaging health, fitness, lifestyle and recreational activities for colleagues.

• Creating initiatives that promote colleague wellbeing, inclusion and a positive Village community.

• Building strong relationships with colleagues, actively seeking feedback and identifying opportunities to improve their experience.

• Organising events, activities, workshops and social programmes that encourage participation and connection.

• Facilitating health, fitness and lifestyle sessions to support a range of colleague interests and goals.

• Promoting diversity, inclusion and a supportive environment where all colleagues feel welcomed and valued.

• Conducting colleague engagement surveys and using feedback to develop improvement initiatives.

• Working closely with Village Management and other departments to deliver engaging colleague programmes.

• Managing activity budgets, monitoring expenditure and ensuring resources and equipment are maintained appropriately.

• Supporting community initiatives, charity events and opportunities for colleagues to get involved in local activities.

• Maintaining a visible and approachable presence within the Village, encouraging participation and building a strong community culture.

Base rate $29.88 + penalties + loading

See Yourself in Our Team 

To be successful in this part-time role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a colleague engagement, employee wellbeing, recreation or community-focused role, ideally with at least one-year relevant experience.

• A qualification in fitness, physical activity, coaching or a related field (favourable).

• A genuine passion for health, wellbeing and creating positive experiences for others.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and programmes.

• Creative thinking and initiative, with the ability to develop engaging activities and new ideas.

• A positive, energetic and approachable personality with the confidence to motivate and inspire others.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Basic budget management and administration skills.

• A passion for promoting diversity, inclusion and a strong sense of community.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as required.

Live the Island Life 

• Join a vibrant and diverse team, making lifelong friendships, and become part of an unforgettable island community. 

• We make island living convenient and affordable with subsidised staff accommodation and meals. We also offer dedicated staff facilities - pool, beach, gym, bar, diner, laundry, and more. 

• Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the Whitsundays after your shift or on your days off.

• Your commute ends in paradise, with beautiful beaches and breathtaking ocean views just moments away. 

• Grow your career with opportunities for career growth, training, and professional development. 

• Enjoy exclusive employee, friends, and family discount rates across our InterContinental Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide. 

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, genders, gender identities and sexual orientations. 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. 

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we're here to support you.

Ready to Work in Paradise

• 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

Applications close on 07th December 2026. We will be reviewing and contacting candidates throughout the advertising period. The application may close earlier if the position is filled.