Marble Bar Roadhouse & Travellers Rest – Pilbara, WA

Looking for a change of pace and a chance to experience life in Australia’s outback? The Marble Bar Roadhouse & Travellers Rest (Motel) is seeking a trainee 2IC to join our team in the heart of the Pilbara.

About the Role

It’s not a standard 9-5 office job. It’s a live-in hands-on role. Starting off learning the business appreciating how each roll adds value to the next, then moving to 3-4 shifts a week front of house and 2 shifts in the office. This will progressively train you for Management coverage and eventual succession planning of the current Manager. A 2-year commitment will give you free accommodation, meals and a great place to save money.

Key Duties

Front-of-house customer service and shift coverage

Motel coordination: bookings, cleaning schedules, maintenance liaison

Housekeeping rotation coverage

Rostering, ordering, stock control, and accounts

Administrative tasks including reporting and compliance

Social media management and community engagement

Supporting a cooperative, inclusive, and consistent team culture

Cultivating authentic business pride and enthusiasm in all communications

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, proactive, and keen to learn. Someone with an enquiring mind, asking what we can do to make things better?

Essential:

Australian Driver’s Licence

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

Suitable fitness level for hands-on duties (cleaning, stock handling, standing for long periods)

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher)

Minimum 3 years office experience

Minimum 2 years retail/hospitality experience

Desirable:

Experience managing staff

Forklift licence and operational experience

Social media management experience

Personal Attributes

Organised, reliable, and self-motivated

Positive, friendly, and approachable

Willing to learn new skills and take on diverse challenges

Comfortable living in a semi-remote town with limited urban amenities but plenty of adventure

Benefits

Accommodation and most meals provided (at no cost)

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Access to a work vehicle

Eligible for capped-price Pilbara-resident flights

Management training and career development opportunities

A supportive small-town community and the chance to save money while you work

About Marble Bar

Located 2 hours south of Port Hedland on Njamal Country, Marble Bar is known as Australia’s hottest town—but it’s also one of the most welcoming. Our community is made up of station people, prospectors, colourful characters, tourists, and professionals.

Surrounded by iconic Pilbara landscapes, Marble Bar offers endless opportunities for adventure: swimming at local waterholes, exploring Karijini and Karlamilyi National Parks, fishing or turtle watching at Eighty Mile Beach, or discovering the region’s gold and history.

If you are a couple, ask about other opportunities available in town.

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