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Human Resources Manager

Australia Emirates Wolgan Valley A Ritz-Carlton Lodge Estimated salary: AUD $110,000–$140,000 per year, plus superannuation and possible accommodation or relocation benefits
Role summary

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The Human Resources Manager leads people operations for Emirates Wolgan Valley, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, payroll coordination and compliance with Australian employment law. The role typically requires several years of hotel or resort HR experience, strong knowledge of workplace legislation, excellent communication skills and confidence working with employees and senior leaders. The successful candidate is expected to be approachable, discreet, organised and commercially minded, while maintaining high service standards and a positive workplace culture. Experience in luxury hospitality, remote-site operations and HR systems is highly desirable. Flexibility, resilience and the ability to live and work in a regional resort environment are also important.

About the employer

Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is a luxury conservation-based resort in the Greater Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. The property combines high-end accommodation and personalised service with a strong focus on environmental protection, wildlife conservation and connection to the surrounding Wolgan Valley. As part of Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, it operates to demanding international standards while offering guests an intimate, remote and nature-focused experience. The resort employs people across accommodation, food and beverage, guest activities, wellness, maintenance and corporate support. Its setting creates a distinctive workplace, with staff contributing to both luxury hospitality and the protection of a significant natural environment. Roles may include staff accommodation, remote living arrangements and close collaboration across departments.

What the job usually comes with in Australia

Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingIsland resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary
MealsIsland resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary
FlightsVaries by employer
Service chargeNone; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law)
ContractPermanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years
LeaveFull-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none
Income taxResidents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Australia?

How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.

Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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