Park Manager - Port Augusta

Discovery Parks

  • Port Augusta, SA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Lead With Purpose in the Outback - Park Manager, Port AugustaDiscovery Parks - Port Augusta offers a unique opportunity to grow your leadership career while enjoying the rugged beauty and rich heritage of South Australia's gateway to the outback.We're seeking a hands-on and experienced Park Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you're results-driven, people-focused, and commercially savvy, this could be your next big move.Why You'll Love Working With Us
  • Free on-site accommodation and utilities included
  • Quarterly and annual bonus scheme
  • Career development and progression with Australia's largest park network
  • Support from a professional Adelaide-based head office
  • Discounts at 300+ Discovery Parks and G'day Group locations
  • Service recognition awards and Employee Assistance Program
Why Port Augusta?Port Augusta is a vibrant regional hub with stunning natural landscapes, including the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf. With a strong sense of community, great schools, and access to iconic outback adventures, it's a place where lifestyle and leadership go hand in hand.About the RoleAs Park Manager, you'll take full ownership of park operations, including leadership, guest service, compliance, and commercial performance. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Leading and supporting a team across reception, housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services
  • Driving a positive, performance-focused culture
  • Managing the park's financial performance, P&L, and revenue opportunities
  • Ensuring the park is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming
  • Collaborating with internal teams including revenue, HR, and marketing
  • Being available for after-hours operational needs as required
About YouYou're a proactive, confident leader who thrives in a dynamic, guest-facing environment. You enjoy developing your team, improving processes, and solving problems while keeping things running smoothly.You'll bring:
  • Proven leadership experience in holiday parks, hospitality, accommodation, or tourism
  • Strong people leadership and performance management skills
  • Strong financial acumen including budget management and cost controls
  • Great communication and team development skills
  • Tech confidence, especially with RMS or similar systems (preferred)
  • A valid driver's licence
  • Willingness to live on-site as part of your total package
Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance for criminal records. Additionally, a valid Working with Children's Check specific to the state is required.This role may require heavy lifting (up to 20kg), kneeling, squatting, and working with chemicals and machinery.The G'day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

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