CARETAKER COUPLE – BOUTIQUE ECO RETREAT (COLES BAY, TASMANIA)
Accommodation Provided + Salary + Bonus Structure
Full-Time | Minimum 12-Month Contract
Immediate Start
Our beautifully designed boutique eco retreat is seeking a friendly, reliable and hands-on caretaker couple to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure guests enjoy a warm, memorable and seamless stay.
The property includes four boutique accommodation suites and a private waterfront sauna. Onsite accommodation can be provided for the successful couple or family.
About the Role This full-time position is ideal for a couple who love hospitality, nature and coastal living. You will be responsible for guest services, housekeeping, sauna preparation, grounds care, and light property maintenance. The retreat is positioned in a peaceful coastal pocket, only a short distance from Coles Bay’s cafés, beaches and the entrance to Freycinet National Park.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience
• Warm, professional communication with guests
• Managing check-ins and check-outs
• Handling guest enquiries, issues and feedback
• Ensuring the retreat feels welcoming, polished and thoughtfully presented
Housekeeping & Operations
• Cleaning and preparing the four boutique suites between stays
• Linen management, ordering supplies and amenities
• Maintaining a consistent 5-star standard across all guest areas
Sauna Duties
• Preparing the private waterfront sauna for guest sessions
• Maintaining cleanliness and readiness of the sauna, outdoor shower and surrounding space
• Monitoring bookings and coordinating guest access
• Resetting the sauna between sessions
Maintenance & Grounds
• Light property and garden upkeep
• Reporting maintenance issues and coordinating trades
• Waste and recycling management
• General care of outdoor areas, pathways and facilities
Administration & Social Media
• Managing booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, direct), using Guesty and PriceLabs
• Inventory control and basic record-keeping
• Assisting with simple social media content such as photos, short updates and guest highlights
What We Offer
• Combined base salary: $1,100 – $1,400 per week (experience dependent)
• Accommodation provided for a couple or family (valued at $500–$650 p/w)
• Performance bonus for exceptional guest reviews and sauna bookings
• A relaxed, coastal lifestyle in one of Tasmania’s most sought-after destinations
• Very flexible working conditions with the ability to set your own hours/rosters
• Full time role with a minimum 12-month commitment
Ideal Couple
• Positive, calm and guest-focused
• Experience in housekeeping, hospitality or accommodation management
• Comfortable with basic repairs and garden care
• Able to work independently and proactively manage a small property
• Trustworthy, reliable and hands-on
Should you be interested, please apply online or forward CV to ***@marypippins.com.au
Additional information
- Luxury eco retreat Coles Bay
- Accommodation + Salary + Bonus Structure
- Immediate start