FIFO Site Manager / Village Manager – Cairns POH (14/7 Roster)

Cater Care · Cairns City QLD 4870 · Full time
Posted 23d ago

FIFO Site Manager / Village Manager – Cairns POH (14/7 Roster)

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead remote site operations across Far North Queensland and national mining village network.
  • Manage daily village operations including catering, accommodation, and housekeeping.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives.

About Cater Care

100% Australian-owned and operated, Cater Care is a leading catering and facilities services provider. Since 1999, we’ve built a national reputation by creating a genuine "home away from home" for thousands of people across remote sites, aged care, education, and defence. We foster an inclusive, supportive workplace culture and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to apply.

About the Role

Looking for a rewarding remote leadership role that offers true work-life balance and complete site ownership? Cater Care is seeking a dynamic, commercially minded FIFO Village Manager to lead remote site operations across our Far North Queensland and national mining village network. Operating on a 14/7 roster (FIFO ex-Cairns), you will take full operational ownership of site facilities, lead a dedicated service team, and maintain top-tier relationships with client stakeholders.

Roster Details:

  • 14 Days On, 7 Days Off roster rotation
  • Fly-In, Fly-Out (FIFO) flights provided ex-Cairns

What This Role Involves:

  • Manage daily village operations across site catering, accommodation, housekeeping, and facilities
  • Oversee accommodation reservation platforms seamlessly (VAMS, SAMS, or RMS)
  • Take full financial control of site P&L performance with a sharp focus on labour and food costs
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary site team while building a strong safety culture
  • Act as the primary on-site contact to build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives

Why Join Us?

  • Enjoy a predictable 14/7 work-life balance with a full week off every rotation
  • Flights (ex-Cairns), comfortable accommodation, meals, and uniforms 100% covered while on site
  • Competitive remuneration package with structured pathways for national career progression
  • Access corporate discounts on health insurance, travel, car hire, retail gift cards, JB Hi-Fi, and EAP support services
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Skills

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Accommodation management platforms (vams, sams, rms)Budgeting and p&l managementClient relationship managementFifo rostering and logisticsFinancial managementInterpersonal skillsLeadershipOperations managementRemote site operationsSafety cultureTeam managementWork-life balance management

Perks & benefits

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Career developmentFlexible hours/timeFlexible working hoursHealth insurance discountRetail store discountsSchool holidays offTravel allowanceWork - life balance

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