Motel Manager – Bunbury Apartment Motel
📍 Location: Bunbury, Western Australia
🏠 Live-In Role – Managers’ Accommodation Provided
💼 Full time Position
Join Summerstar – A Proudly WA Family-Owned Group
Summerstar Tourist Parks is a well-established, family-owned and operated group of caravan parks and a motel, proudly operating across beautiful locations in Western Australia and South Australia – including Bunbury, Ceduna, Esperance, Eighty Mile Beach, Walpole, Margaret River, Busselton, Jurien Bay, Geraldton, Horrocks, Kalbarri, Nanga Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Broome, and Tom Price.
We’re currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Motel Manager to lead the team at the Bunbury Apartment Motel. This is a live-in role with accommodation provided — ideal for someone who thrives in a guest-focused environment and enjoys a varied, practical leadership role.
💼 About the Role
As Motel Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the property, ensuring a seamless guest experience, and maintaining high standards across housekeeping, maintenance, and administration.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing day-to-day motel operations and promptly resolving issues
- Handling guest check-ins and check-outs with professionalism and warmth
- Leading reception and reservations using RMS (training provided if required)
- Supervising and rostering housekeeping and maintenance staff
- Overseeing property presentation, including rooms, gardens, and general upkeep
- Managing budgets, payroll, stock control, and reporting
- Undertaking on-call responsibilities for after-hours guest needs
🧰 About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in motel, hotel, or accommodation management (essential)
- Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills
- A proactive and hands-on approach to daily operations
- Confidence managing budgets, rosters, and financial performance
- Experience using RMS or similar property management systems (preferred)
- The ability to lead, train, and motivate a fantastic team
- A practical, can-do attitude with attention to detail and pride in presentation
✨ Why Join Summerstar?
- Family-owned business with genuine values and supportive leadership
- On-site accommodation provided
- Stable, full-time position with variety and autonomy
- Beautiful South West WA location, close to beaches, cafes, and shops
- Join a growing group that values people and community
- Immediate start available
📩 Ready to Apply?
Please submit your application including:
- A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience
- Your current CV
- Your salary expectations and availability to commence
👉 Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.
Preliminary enquiries (not applications) can be directed to hr@summerstar.com.au
For more information about the property, visit: bunburymotel.com.au
📌 Motel Manager
🏢 Summerstar Tourist Parks
📍 Bunbury