_{15th August, 2025}

House Manager
Location: Wynberg, New Farm
Employment: Permanent Full Time
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday

We are seeking an experienced and discreet House Manager to oversee the smooth running of an historically listed Archdiocesan residence in Brisbane. This unique position blends household management with hospitality and event coordination, supporting important members of the Archdiocese of Brisbane and their guests.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director of the Archbishop's Office, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the residence, ensuring a comfortable home environment for 3-4 residents and welcoming a wide variety of guests. You will oversee household staff including a housekeeper, chef, and casual function staff, while coordinating contractors and maintaining the property to the highest standards. The role also includes organising private functions, managing budgets, and ensuring all hospitality services are delivered with professionalism, warmth, and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily household operations, maintenance, and cleanliness
• Coordinate and host private events and functions
• Manage and support household staff and contractors
• Ensure dietary needs and food service standards are met
• Maintain budgets, inventories, and purchasing
• Ensure compliance with WHS and food safety requirements

About You

• Significant experience in household management or high-level hospitality
• Proven background in small event coordination and service delivery
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Diplomatic, discreet, and able to manage competing demands
• Hospitality or related qualification desirable

Why Join Us

• Work in a unique and historic setting
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Role with variety and opportunity to showcase event and hospitality expertise

 
To apply for this role please submit a cover letter and resume via the Apply For This Job button.

For further information please contact HR Recruitment Coordinator Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings during recruitment and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks
 

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