Working at Innamincka

Are you an energetic, capable person who would have a blast serving the intrepid and interesting travellers of the Outback?

We have several seasonal roles available for Hotel All Rounders and Kitchen Staff to join us at the Innamincka Hotel for seasonal full-time contracts.

Hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential. As long as you're a capable, enthusiastic worker who can get along with a range of people and embrace the Outback, we'd love to hear from you.

Potential positions available

  • Hotel all-rounders: seasonal contract (multiple)
  • Housekeeping
  • Chef/cook

We offer

  • Cost of the flight or fuel to Innamincka
  • Full-time seasonal contract (April-October)
  • A great atmosphere and down-to-earth team
  • A responsible and fair working culture in line with our Wellbeing Statement.
  • Time off in to spend in the beautiful outback oasis on the banks of Channel Country – an absolute dream if you love camping, cycling, fishing and spending time in nature.

Role requirements

All applicants must:

  • Hold the right to work in Australia
  • Have an excellent work ethic and sense of responsibility
  • Be willing to help other team members to get any job done
  • Love meeting a diverse range of people from all walks of life
  • Be capable, enthusiastic and ready to provide a safe and memorable experience for travellers

Desirable, but not essential

  • Hospitality or customer service experience
  • Current South Australian RSA SITHFAB002 certificate or equivalent (not essential at the time of application, but must be obtained before commencing role)
  • Certificate for Kitchen SITXFSA101 Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety (not essential at the time of application, but preferably will be obtained before commencing role)

What to expect

A working holiday at Innamincka will allow you to see an extraordinary part of Australia, meet fantastic people, and make connections that can last a lifetime.

Read some testimonials and learn more about outback life and work on the Outback Loop.

How to apply

Here's what to expect from our hiring process:

  1. Click on the 'Apply Today' button below.
  2. Submit a resume and tell us about yourself via the form.
  3. Successful applicants will be contacted to organise a video interview via Zoom. Note: If you're not familiar with Zoom, please download it and test it out prior to our video interview.
  4. We will be in touch within a week to let you know if your application has been successful.
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Wellbeing Statement

At the Innamincka Hotel, we are more than just a pub.

We consider the Hotel to be a pillar within the broader ecosystem of Innamincka, and it is our privilege and pride to support the social, economic and environmental health of our town and region.

The pub is the town's meeting place, a visitor information centre, a weather bureau and a newsroom. An oasis in the desert, a watering hole, and the place to rest a weary head.

Our people are a welcome wagon, a team, and a well-oiled machine, and we love the Outback but we know that living in a remote location can be challenging.

At the Innamincka Hotel we believe that healthy staff are happy staff. At every level of business operation, happy staff will contribute to the quality, stability and integrity of the business.

As employers in a challenging environment, we feel responsible for ensuring our team members are supported in maintaining their own mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

What we provide as employers

Security and safety

  • A safe workplace
  • Open door policy
  • A fair day's pay for a fair day's work


Professional development

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive environment for skills building and learning
  • Investment in our staff to set them up to succeed


Employee wellbeing

  • Schedule appropriate rest periods
  • Encourage recreational activities
  • Support access to mental health services
  • No tolerance of bullying or negative dynamics
  • Expecting a respectful standard from our customers
What we expect from employees

Professional Standards

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Neatly groomed presentation
  • Behaving with integrity, in good faith
  • Respectful manner to all staff, vendors, customers and locals

Invested

  • Supportive of the business goals
  • Generous in sharing knowledge and skills with others
  • Passionate about providing an excellent guest experience
  • Always willing to learn more about the region, environment, community and the business

The right attitude

  • A positive energy and passion for what we do
  • Fair and reasonable, and collected under pressure
  • Caring, considerate and supportive of the entire team
  • Willingness to give anything a go and be flexible and helpful in unexpected circumstances

Find your way, stay for a while

The Innamincka Hotel is regarded an iconic meeting place for travellers from around the globe, a hub for local tours and tourism, and an authentic outback pub experience.
About Us
We are committed to sustainable tourism and preserving the outback's natural beauty, wildlife and environment for future generations.
Our Eco Commitment
How to get to Innamincka and what to expect when you're here.
Trip Planning
Things to see and do around Innamincka.
Things to See & Do
Spotlessly clean with modern fittings and fixtures, modern bathroom amenities and quality furnishings, there are a range of units catering for singles, couples and families.
Unwind & Relax
Quality, classic pub fare with flair and an outback focus perfectly sums up the dining experience at the Innamincka Hotel.
Our Famous Roast
Do you have any questions about our rooms, availability, or general trip planning? Contact us - we'd love to help.
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