Voyages Tourism Australia
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    3.3(85 ratings)
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    3.5(85 ratings)
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    3.3(85 ratings)
    Management
    2.8(85 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(85 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.5(85 ratings)
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    1.0
    General Manager
    Feb 2026
    Yulara NT 0872Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Don’t do it. Run away !!!
    The good thingsGetting out of there
    The challengesWhere do I start. 6 general managers in 2 years in the 5 star hotel. So no more….In my experience, the workplace culture at Ayers Rock Resort was very challenging and overly rigid, inconsistent and top-down. Decision-making was made by a dictating resort general manager that help probation over the heads of employees daily and highly centralised and clicky, with limited opportunity for staff input, which heavily impacted morale and engagement. A large proportion of the workforce is on short-term international contracts, which made it impossible to build a consistent team culture or sense of community. From an employment perspective, I found the environment demanding and, lacking the supportive leadership and cohesion many hospitality professionals value. The head office is in Sydney and switched off from the realities of the resort. Prospective employees……Don’t Do It!!!
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    hired
    Dec 2025
    Yulara NT 0872100 to 101 years in the role, current employee
    If you are running away from possible harm, this may be an option, otherwise, stay where you are,
    The good thingsall staff been promised the world, and delivered nothing, so we all in the same boat, staff are nice.
    The challengesthe way you are treated due to your visa status, the uneducated management, the cronyism amongst management, and the disregard for human life in general.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Plumber and Gasfitter
    Oct 2025
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I have done FIFO work for many years Never had such a bad experience as this.
    The good thingsSome friendly nice staff.
    The challengesManagement with zero support. And no introduction to the roll. Arrogant managers. I was left on my own.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Maintenance Planner
    Aug 2025
    Alice Springs NT 0870Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    From the start things were told to you about charges for leaving
    The good thingsMade some good froiends
    The challengesThe Managment were very off a lower level with little understanding
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Housekeeping Attendant
    Aug 2025
    Yulara NT 0872Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Though the role I ended up performing differed from the one I was offered and was affected by disorganised management, it has been a unique experience in a stunning location with friendly colleagues.
    The good thingsIt’s a unique and beautiful place to work, with friendly colleagues who make the environment welcoming and supportive.
    The challengesThe hiring process was unclear, with promises made during recruitment not reflected in the role I was given. Combined with disorganised management, it has made it difficult to perform at my full potential. The initial job I was offered and the role I ended up performing were not the same, which created a mismatch between my skills and the work assigned.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    People and Culture Department
    Jul 2024
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Voyages is a supportive company that also works closely to its values. There are also lots of opportunities for team building and monthly celebrations.
    The good thingsSupported by Senior Management and opportunities for career growth.
    The challengesAdjusting to different personalities and ways of working but there is always respect even with differences in opinions.
    3.0
    Waste Services Officer
    Jan 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Fun while it lasted.
    The good thingsMet some friends there in 2008 that we are still great friends with today. Accommodation was good because we were in the managers Accommodation due to my wife's job position. Good discounts on the restaurants for being a employee.
    The challengesRemote and the heat are the biggest issues. Be prepared to be isolated in the town for months at a time and then when you do get away you get to go to Alice Springs as it is the closest town to Yulara which is around 5-6 hrs away. Been trying to get back there since we left but can never get anyone to make contact with us. Have rang the HR department directly and never get a response. They reckon they are desperate to get employees but with my wife being a Electrical Mechanic and myself being previously employed in the waste services division and more recently doing interstate MC work for the past 5 years apparently that's not good enough to get a look in there.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Officer
    Jan 2023
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    this place really remote area, but you can grow with the company plenty opportunity in the area when you turn old look back you be happy you was working here
    The good thingsbeautiful place to work and good experience for life time
    The challengesremote area not as convenient like city
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Front office manager
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    perfect for a young person trying to save up while building a hospitality experience. Dont go just to explore as you will get bored pretty soon, if you have a goal you will most definitely reach it there.
    The good thingsPeace and Quite, you can save alot as there is not many options to spend your money on, plenty of room to grow as the place is very remote and any opportunity is urs to take
    The challengesThe remoteness of the place, not being able to get your usual food and drinks. Expensive IGA and food options. small community. challenges: Hopping mice and flies files flies, people warned us about the flies but it was way more than we expected. Working extended hours with no extra pay for managers.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Chef
    May 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good place to gain experience and save money
    The good thingsTeam work, Opportunities to learn
    The challengesSharing equipment with other kitchens
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    May 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Nothing is easy at all cost
    The good thingsThere are few extremely supportive and authentic leaders and colleagues across business.
    The challenges1980 mindset with 1990 system. Old school politics with zero trust to employees.
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Guest Activities & Tour Guide Supervisor
    Apr 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Amazing in every way!
    The good thingsBeautiful place to live and work, people are so friendly, there is no hierarchy or passive aggressiveness amongst managers, people are down to earth.
    The challengesRemoteness, management is a bit dysfunctional as it is so remote there is of course a high turnover.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Human Resources Officer
    Aug 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It was an experience that made me learn fast because the company push you to work a lot. There is no recognition.
    The good thingsThe location of the Sydney office and helping the aboriginal community to find employment.
    The challengesThere is no proper training, the management blames others, the HR team lacked structure and good role models. No recognition, no motivation from managers.
    5 people found this helpful
    4.0
    F&B Attendant
    Jan 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I will never experience anything like it again. Amazing opportunity to see one of Australia's greatest landmarks. Would highly recommend.
    The good thingsGreat diversity within the team. Meeting new people was the best thing for me.
    The challengesUnderstaffed. Tiring shifts. Remote location can be difficult.
    4.0
    Maintenance Role
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    My experiences been and seen Uluru and kata tjuta chance of a life time
    The good thingsmeeting people making new friends and it's about indigenous heritage
    The challengesNot seeing family back home and in a remote area and the temperatures can get very high like 48 degrees
    4.0
    F&B Department
    Mar 2020
    Good work experience
    The good thingsfriendship between colleagues
    The challengeshard work and pressure from the manager line
    1.0
    Public Area Cleaner
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I loved working there.
    The good thingsMeeting new friends,friendly leadership
    The challengesDifficult was the heat
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Receptionist
    Mar 2020
    former employee
    loved all of it!!!
    The good things great people, supportive, happy fun with a strong work ethic.
    The challengesWhere i was working there wasnt enough computers at reception to keep up with the amount of people checking in. The fantastic attitude of all staff members is what got you through each day.
    4.0
    Accountant
    Mar 2020
    former employee
    Once in a life time
    The good thingsThe team, work culture, open communication.
    The challengesLocation being so remote.
    4.0
    Shell console operator
    Mar 2020
    What a great experience can live n work in the desert, something different and awesome experience.
    The good thingsNew experiences, know so much people from different country.
    The challengesDesert life, not as easy as it look.
    5.0
    cameleer
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    experience in dealing and greeting customers
    The good thingsAmazing working with camels and customer doing camel tours
    The challengesChallenges would be mustering and training camels
    2.0
    Assistant Manager
    Feb 2020
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Love the place (Yulara)
    The good thingsThe area is wonderful
    The challengesInexperienced remote area Management, Staff Accommodation and high turnover of staff!
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Chef
    Dec 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It’s ok, but lots of empty promises
    The good thingsLots of kitchens to work in multiple opportunities
    The challengesNo choice in where you work, the hours and everything is controlled by the Resort including the iga, petrol station and housing, they use this as a power play. Also very isolated and extremely hot in summer
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    People and Culture Business Partner
    Dec 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I've learned a lot in my first years but the last year was a stack of disappointments driven by new management who didn't know how to handle such a diverse environment.
    The good thingsBeautiful area to live in. If you're committed to work you can progress quickly from front line positions as retention is very high
    The challengesAfter change of CEO, company lost the direction. There's no job security. People are promoted based on how well they follow orders. 3 restructurisactions in one year!!!
    3.0
    Chef
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Soso, soso, sososo
    The good thingsEasy job, no extra hrs working
    The challengesToo hot, nothing to do when its daysoff
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Waitperson
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Once in a lifetime
    The good thingsMeeting new people and learning new things
    The challengesBeing away from family and friends
    3.0
    Human Resources Role
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Good for CV, Love the people, Management needs to greatly improve
    The good thingsLoved the place, people are great
    The challengesManagement - very divided and seem to not really understand or care what staff across the board need
    2.0
    Talent Acquisition Partner
    Nov 2019
    I wouldn’t work for them again
    The good thingsCentrally located office
    The challengesMicro managers, politics, and drama
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Food and Beverage Professional
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Amazing opportunity to start a career, would do it again
    The good thingsVery unique career options
    The challengesLiving remote makes it difficult to get a balance in life.
    5.0
    Housekeeping Role
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Amazing experience will definitely be back!
    The good thingsMeeting and working with new wonderful people. Seeing such a range of indigenous people all over Australia working together. Loved the simple living of the outback, no traffic not far to walk to and from work.
    The challengesI didn’t find nothing challenging.
    1 person found this helpful
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