Assistant Manager

Discovery Parks; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished onsite accommodation

Exclusive staff discounts on holidays

Ongoing training and career growth

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Discovery Parks – Townsville is offering a hands-on Assistant Manager role in tropical North Queensland. You will work closely with the Park Manager, supporting day-to-day operations and leading a team of about 20 staff to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a busy, year-round property with 90 rooms and extensive facilities.

The role includes after-hours/on-call responsibilities approximately 4–5 nights per week, onsite accommodation, and opportunities for career progression within

Qualifications

• Driver License - Essential
• A current or ability to obtain a Working with Children Check
• Experience within tourism, accommodation, hospitality or a similar environment
• Strong people leadership and customer service skills
• A practical, hands-on approach
• The ability to support and motivate a busy team
• Flexibility to work across different areas of the property
• Confidence working in a busy, year-round operation
• Willingness to participate in the after-hours/on-call roster

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Park Manager with the day-to-day running of the property
• Leading, supporting and motivating the onsite team
• Delivering a high standard of guest service
• Supporting reception and general park operations
• Maintaining strong presentation and operational standards
• Being hands‑on and stepping in wherever required
• Supporting pool and kids' club operations as required
• Participating in the after-hours/on-call roster

Skills

Driver license

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

Hospitality experience

People leadership

Hands-on

Team motivation

Flexibility

After-hours/on-call

Job description

Discovery Parks – Townsville

Live and work in tropical North Queensland, where you can enjoy everything Townsville has to offer, from The Strand and fishing to mountain walks and a great local nightlife.

This is a busy, year-round property catering to a mix of approximately 70% workstay and 30% tourist guests, with around 90 rooms including motel accommodation, powered and ensuite sites, and guest facilities including a swimming pool and water park.

Even better, onsite accommodation is provided, with a large, fully furnished three-bedroom apartment above the office, including a washer, dryer and dishwasher. Pets are also permitted.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on and supportive Assistant Manager who loves the industry and enjoys being involved across all areas of a busy operation.

Working closely with the Park Manager, you'll help support the day-to-day running of the property and a team of approximately 20 people, getting involved wherever required to ensure operations run smoothly and guests have a great experience.

This is a varied role suited to a flexible all-rounder who is comfortable working across both tourist and workstay operations. The role includes after-hours/on-call responsibilities approximately 4–5 nights per week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Park Manager with the day-to-day running of the property
• Leading, supporting and motivating the onsite team
• Delivering a high standard of guest service
• Supporting reception and general park operations
• Maintaining strong presentation and operational standards
• Being hands‑on and stepping in wherever required
• Supporting pool and kids' club operations as required
• Participating in the after-hours/on-call roster

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who is supportive, flexible, hands‑on and genuinely loves the industry.

To be successful you will ideally have:

• Driver License - Essential
• A current or ability to obtain a Working with Children Check
• Experience within tourism, accommodation, hospitality or a similar environment
• Strong people leadership and customer service skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach
• The ability to support and motivate a busy team
• Flexibility to work across different areas of the property
• Confidence working in a busy, year‑round operation
• Willingness to participate in the after-hours/on-call roster

Benefits

• Fully furnished three‑bedroom onsite accommodation provided
• Live and work in tropical North Queensland
• Build your career with one of Australia's leading tourism and hospitality businesses
• Exclusive staff discounts on accommodation, tours, flights, vehicle hire, fuel, gym memberships and more
• Ongoing training, leadership development and mentoring for future progression
• Employee Assistance Program, service recognition awards and internal promotion opportunities

About Us

G'day Group is Australia's leading regional tourism and hospitality provider, operating over 100 properties and a network of more than 300 holiday parks across the country's most iconic destinations. Through our Discovery Parks, Resorts and Experiences brands, we connect people with extraordinary places, creating unforgettable travel experiences and vibrant communities.

Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance. 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.