Guest Services Attendant

29th September, 2025

About Us:

At YHA Australia, we provide affordable, quality accommodation with purpose. We're committed to creating a more open and welcoming world where connections thrive and experiences matter.

What sets us apart? We're a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation where profits go straight back into improving our properties and creating positive social, cultural and environmental impact. For over 80 years, we've been making travel accessible and transformative.

Our network spans 19 uniquely characterful properties across Australia – from the rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison to eco-retreats nestled in National Parks.

We're proudly part of Hostelling International – a global community of 3,000+ places to stay across 70+ countries that believe travel should do more than move you from place to place. It should move you to think differently, live boldly, and protect the world you're exploring.

YHA Cairns Central is ideally situated in the bustling centre of Cairns, boasting 209 beds across 59 rooms, all set in a relaxed ambiance with expansive outdoor living areas and verdant tropical flora. It's an excellent base for venturing into the extraordinary convergence of two World Heritage wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Immerse yourself in the reef's dazzling marine life through scuba diving or snorkelling, unveiling the breathtaking coral habitats. Meanwhile, Mission Beach provides a perpetual summer atmosphere in a tranquil coastal town, renowned for sightings of the rare cassowary.

About the role:

We are on the search for a proactive and passionate hospitality allrounder to join our dynamic team. The Guest Services All Rounder is the ultimate Casual role that allows you to gain exposure to all operational aspects of our amazing properties.

This is a unique position that allows you to work across Reception, Housekeeping, Guest Activities and Food and Beverage. With development opportunities locally and across Australia, this role is the perfect next step for someone looking to build the foundation of a career in general or property management. 

Responsibilities include:

• Reception - Welcoming guests to the property and ensuring their check in process is seamless whilst ensuring all accounts and documentation is recorded accurately.
• Guest Activities - Create, promote and plan guest activities including social events and activities to ensure our guests stay engaged and entertained.
• Housekeeping - Ensure the property and guest rooms are maintained to the highest standards. This includes ensuring laundry and managing any maintenance or safety issues are managed efficiently.
• Food & Beverage - Maintaining food hygiene and compliance remains of the highest standards. Preparation and service of food and beverages including coffee making / barista duties.
• Health & Safety - Ensure adherence to all YHA Policies and procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

What are we looking for:

• You will need to have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy providing guests with a fun and engaging service
• Ideally you'll have experience in customer service, hospitality, or a similar role
• You'll need to have good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft office
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• RSA certification is essential and a First Aid certificate is desirable
• Knowledge of the local area and travel/tourism industry (desired)

*Our Values*Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They are our compass, guiding our decisions and actions.

• Work together – We open doors for each other as well as our guests
• Give our best – We bring our best selves every day we come to work
• Put our guest first – We know great hosts make great holidays
• Think differently – We see problems as opportunities
• Have fun – We celebrate and enjoy being together

*What's in it for you*

• Travel Perks: Free stays across our network – because we love travel as much as our members do
• Team Adventures: Opportunities to visit other locations for team building and training
• Discounts: Access to benefits at various stores and across the YHA network
• Growth: Professional development and career opportunities throughout YHA
• Cultural Flexibility: Swap standard public holidays for ones that have personal meaning
• Wellbeing Support: For you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program: Know someone great? We reward successful candidate referrals

Are you ready to help make the world a more connected place? Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you're perfect for this role