CAREERS
Are you interested in a role at the Prairie Hotel and Outback Lodge?
This is a special place, with opportunities for enthusiastic hospitality professionals.
We value our team members and strive to create a workplace that is supportive, caring and rewarding. Happy teamwork means a delighted guest experience!
Being in a remote location, our positions do require a commitment. Please consider you will be based in Parachilna, a small Outback community on the edge of the Flinders Ranges, and likely to be a long way from home.
So if you would like to join us please send your expression of interest.
Contact email: annie@prairiehotel.com.au
NOW HIRING FOR THE 2026 SEASON!
Each season at the Prairie brings new energy and opportunities. As a seasonal business, we recruit annually to strengthen our team and support both returning staff and new faces joining us for the year ahead.
We are seeking DYNAMIC, RSA accredited Hospitality Attendants to join our team!
Primarily a customer-facing service role in the Prairie Bar and Restaurant areas, with flexibility to support the housekeeping and kitchen teams. Reporting to our Restaurant & Bar Manager, the role is for the period March 2026 to early December 2026. Delight our guests with exceptional customer attention and service!
the role
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Casual
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Flexible across a 6 day roster
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Minimum 5-hour shifts
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Minimum of 30 hrs a week
benefits
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Professional, fun Team and environment to work in
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Above award wages
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Staff Discounts
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Staff Meals
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Accommodation provided
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Flinders Ranges is our backyard
attributes
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RSA accredited
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Bar & Restaurant service experience
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A knowledge of, and passion for food and beverage
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Friendly and customer focussed
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Physically fit
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Keen eye for detail
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Strong work ethic, flexible and reliable
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Team player
ARE YOU A VERSATILE HOSPITALITY star WITH HOUSE KEEPING EXPERIence?
As a Hospitality Attendant with a housekeeping focus, you’ll play a multi-skilled role supporting the presentation and cleanliness of guest accommodation, shared spaces and back-of-house areas at the Prairie Hotel. You’ll be responsible for cleaning and servicing rooms, maintaining guest areas to a high standard, assisting with laundry and basic maintenance tasks, and supporting kitchen and food service operations when required. Role is available from early March - early December 2026.
the role
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Casual
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Flexible across a 6 day roster
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Minimum 5-hour shifts
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Minimum of 30 hrs a week
benefits
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Professional, fun Team and environment to work in
-
Above award wages
-
Staff Discounts
-
Staff Meals
-
Accommodation provided
-
Flinders Ranges is our backyard
attributes
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RSA accredited
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House keeping experience essential
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Front &/or back of house experience advantageous
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Friendly and customer focussed
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Physically fit
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Keen eye for detail
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Strong work ethic, flexible and reliable
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Team player
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Driver’s licence and own vehicle ideal
Are you an enthusiastic cook, looking to build your culinary skills?
As a Commis Chef at the Prairie, you'll assist with food preparation, cooking and plating under the guidance of senior chefs, help maintain prep levels and stock rotation, receive and store deliveries, and support breakfast, lunch, dinner and event services as required. You’ll also play an important role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards, assisting with staff meals, and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to standard.
the role
benefits
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Casual
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Flexible across a 6 day roster
-
Minimum 5-hour shifts
-
Minimum of 30 hrs a week
-
Professional, fun Team and environment to work in
-
Above award wages
-
Staff Discounts
-
Staff Meals
-
Accommodation provided
-
Flinders Ranges is our backyard
attributes
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or proven experience in a similar role
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Solid understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards
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A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Commitment to food safety, cleanliness and consistency
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Commitment to living and working in a remote environment