Village Manager – Fifo Adelaide (8/6 Roster) |

Cater Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 days on, 6 days off roster

Flights covered on site

Accommodation provided

All meals provided

Uniforms provided

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Village Manager to lead a remote mining camp in South Australia. You will own daily village operations across catering, accommodation, and site services, while driving safety, cost control, and a standout guest experience.

You will manage the site P&L, oversee labor and food costs, and lead a cohesive on-site team within a national Australian business. A police check and site safety certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven management background in remote site operations, large-scale hospitality, or hotel management.
• Financial Acumen: Manage site P&Ls and costs.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in accommodation reservation software (VAMS, SAMS, RMS, or similar).
• The Extras: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Manual Driver's Licence, Forklift ticket.

Responsibilities

• Total Site Leadership: overseeing daily village operations across catering, accommodation, and site services.
• Commercial Management: owning the site P&L with a sharp focus on labor and food costs.
• Team & Culture: leading, coaching, and fostering a safety culture among on-site staff.
• Client Relations: liaising on the ground to deliver exceptional service and maintain client relationships.
• Systems Management: running accommodation reservation platforms (VAMS, SAMS, RMS).

Skills

Site leadership

P&L ownership

Hospitality ops

Team leadership

Software familiarity

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Forklift ticket

Manual Driver's Licence

Tools

VAMS/SAMS/RMS

Job description

Introduction:

The Opportunity Tired of the standard hospitality grind? Looking for a leadership role that offers true work-life balance, zero living costs while on shift, and the chance to make a real impact?

Cater Care, a proud 100% Australian-owned industry leader, is looking for an energetic and commercially minded Village Manager to take the reins at our remote mining camp in South Australia. We don’t just run facilities; we create a genuine 'home away from home' for our residents—and we need a hands-on leader to drive that vision.

Description:

Why You’ll Love Working With Us We know that to get the best out of our people, we need to offer the best. Here is what is on the table:

• The Ultimate Lifestyle Roster: Work 8 days on, and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
• Keep What You Earn: Your flights (ex-Adelaide), comfortable accommodation, all meals, and uniforms are 100% covered while on site.
• Real Career Progression: Clear, structured pathways for growth within a leading national business.
• Corporate Perks: Access to exclusive discounts on travel, health insurance, car hire, and retail partners.

Your New Domain Operating on a FIFO basis from Adelaide, you will be the heartbeat of the village, taking full operational and financial ownership of the site. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Total Site Leadership: Overseeing daily village operations across catering, accommodation, and contracted site services.
• Commercial Management: Owning the site P&L with a sharp, strategic focus on labor overheads and food costs.
• Team & Culture: Leading, coaching, and fostering a bulletproof safety culture among your on-site staff.
• Client Relations: Acting as the primary liaison on the ground to deliver exceptional service and maintain top-tier client relationships.
• Systems Management: Running accommodation reservation platforms seamlessly (VAMS, SAMS, or RMS).

What You Bring to the Table

You are a resilient, hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to balance commercial targets with an exceptional guest experience.

• Experience: Proven management background in remote site operations, large-scale hospitality, or hotel management.
• Financial Acumen: A strong track record of managing site P&Ls, food costs, and rostered labor.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in accommodation reservation software (VAMS, SAMS, RMS, or similar) and strong general computer literacy.
• The Extras (Highly Desirable): A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a current Manual Driver's License, and a Forklift ticket will put you at the top of the pile.

Note: Successful applicants must complete a national police check, a pre-employment medical, and obtain site-required safety certifications.

Ready to step up? If you are ready to take operational ownership of a village and build a rewarding career with an Australian success story,