About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350, 000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

About the Role

As a Coxswain, you will deliver safe, enjoyable, and professional water sports experiences for resort guests, ensuring every activity is conducted with the highest standards of safety, service, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Water Sports, you’ll oversee daily water sports operations, vessel handling, and guest excursions, creating a welcoming and engaging environment while maintaining strict adherence to departmental procedures and safety regulations. You’ll be fully confident operating speed craft and hold all relevant licenses approved by the Marine Board of Queensland, ensuring each journey prioritises guest comfort, wellbeing, and enjoyment.

In your day-to-day duties, you’ll conduct thorough vessel inspections, maintain accurate log books and records, and ensure all safety equipment is onboard and ready for use. You’ll operate only within designated waters, complete start-up and shut-down procedures, and assist with general setup and pack-down tasks across the department. You’ll also take responsibility for the upkeep and presentation of all water sports equipment, promptly reporting any maintenance needs, while supporting smooth, efficient operations that consistently deliver a safe and memorable guest experience.

Base rate $33.28 + penalties + loading

What we need from you

• Previous experience in a similar position
• QUALIFICATION: Valid coxswains ticket
• QUALIFICATION: Current first aid, CPR & O2 provider
• QUALIFICATION: Current QLD RSA Certificate
• Snorkelling and reef knowledge
• Sound outboard knowledge
• Fishing experience, both game and reef
• Local Knowledge desirable but not essential

What we offer

• World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.
• An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.
• Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.
• A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5, 300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties.

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https: //haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:

• Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers