Spa Therapist

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced beauty/massage Spa Therapist to join our Island Day Spa team at Kingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari (Fraser Island). As a Spa Therapist, you will deliver a luxurious spa journey, ensuring each guest feels welcomed and cared for with exceptional service from the beginning to completion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional team player who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations. The ideal candidate will be experienced in facials, body treatments and a strong background in massage. Working in a small team you would be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Excellent personal presentation standards and strong communication skills are a must.

Reporting to the Spa Manager this is a permanent part-time position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight on a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends. The successful candidate is available for an immediate start and can be either local to Hervey Bay with the willingness to commute between River Heads and K'gari daily or be able to relocate to the island for a live-on position.

Key Role Requirements

• Body massages - including Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Facials, Pedicures, Body Treatments such as Body Scrub/ Body Wraps
• Greeting guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Managing reception duties / efficiently handling guest queries
• Performing up to five massage treatments per shift
• Be able to confidently recommend Skin Care / Home Care advice
• The ability to follow instructions, adhere to SOP's and open to constructive feedback

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy or
• Diploma in Remedial / Massage
• A minimum 2 years' experience as a spa therapist
• Previous experience in a supervisory position, desirable
• Spa therapy experience in a resort day spa environment or similar, desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently
• Previous experience in front desk, answering calls, emails etc
• Great problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude

Benefits - conditions apply

• $1000 Annual SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• Worldwide Heartist Bienvenue benefits
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Free Island 4WD bus tours
• Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
• Access to the Sandbar pool, staff gym, tennis courts
• Competitive living costs

About us

K'gariis a World Heritage listed island off Australia's Eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

How to Apply

Click APPLY to complete an application including your current resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position.

Visa Applicants: To be considered for the role a minimum of 5 months validity is required on your visa at time of application. Our location does not comply with the regional 88 days remote work requirement for visa extensions.

Applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.