Thevenard Island, WA – Nov 2026 to Mar 2027 – Island caretaker couple – Paid position

🏝️ Thevenard Island, WA – November 2026 to March 2027 – Island caretaker couple – Paid position

Fancy swapping the everyday for a few months of island life in Western Australia’s Pilbara?

The Mackerel Islands team is looking for a practical, reliable and self-sufficient caretaker couple to help look after Thevenard Island, just off the coast of Onslow.

This is a paid position running from November 2026 through to March 2027, with accommodation provided on the island.

The role

With tourism operations winding down over summer, the successful couple will help oversee the island and its facilities until the seasonal team returns.

Duties will include:

✅ Daily checks of the property and infrastructure
✅ General maintenance and minor repairs
✅ Grounds upkeep
✅ Monitoring essential services including power, water and wastewater systems
✅ Cyclone preparation when required
✅ Following emergency procedures
✅ Regular communication with the management team

This is a low-hours caretaking role, with duties expected to take around two hours per day, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the island.

Who they’re looking for

This role would particularly suit a couple who are:

✅ Practical and hands-on
✅ Comfortable living remotely
✅ Able to work independently
✅ Experienced with general maintenance or trade work
✅ Reliable and safety-conscious
✅ Happy with a quieter, remote lifestyle

At least one person should ideally have good general maintenance or trade skills.

Previous experience in remote caretaking, stations, caravan parks or similar environments would be highly regarded.

Boating experience and a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket would also be an advantage.

What’s on offer

✅ Paid caretaking position
✅ Accommodation provided on Thevenard Island
✅ Approximately two hours of duties per day
✅ Plenty of downtime
✅ Remote island lifestyle
✅ Fishing and outdoor opportunities
✅ Short-term summer appointment through to March 2027

Remuneration will be discussed based on experience.

Important

Because of the remote location and accommodation arrangements, the position is not suitable for pets or accompanying children.

How to apply

Please email a brief introduction about yourselves, your relevant experience and your earliest availability to:

📧 [email protected]

Use the subject:

Island Caretaker Couple – Immediate Start

🌐 www.mackerelislands.com.au

This would be a terrific opportunity for a practical couple looking for a very different summer experience — remote island living, light daily duties and plenty of time to enjoy one of the more unusual corners of Western Australia.