Caravan Park Attendant - Lorne

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority; Lorne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A government entity managing a coastal region is seeking a Caravan Park Attendant in Lorne, Victoria. This role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring grounds maintenance, and performing general upkeep tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and customer service skills, and hold a First Aid certificate. Availability for occasional weekends is required. Join a team committed to sustainability and community values.

Qualifications

• Experience in safe manual handling techniques and use of chemicals.
• Practical administrative skills and customer service experience.
• Experience in large-scale grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Face to face customer liaison at the Parks.
• Perform grounds care duties such as weeding and mowing.
• Handle cleaning duties across various park facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

Cleaning skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

First Aid certificate

Tools

Rooms Management System (RMS)

Job description

$34 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority:

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is the dedicated Victorian Government entity entrusted with the care, protection and sustainable management of one of Australia’s most breathtaking and culturally significant coastal regions. Established under the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020, the Authority was created to address the complex and fragmented management of the coastline and ensure the long-term conservation of this iconic landscape.

By November 2025, GORCAPA will be responsible for managing more than 170,000 hectares of coastal reserves, National Parks, Marine Sanctuaries and foreshores stretching along 355 kilometres of stunning coastline. This includes high-profile sites such as the Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Precinct and Cape Otway Lightstation, as well as local ports, community reserves and critical marine environments.

At the heart of its work is a commitment to protect the unique environmental, cultural, heritage and community values of the region. GORCAPA partners deeply with Traditional Owners, local communities and stakeholders to integrate cultural knowledge, ensure environmental stewardship, support sustainable visitation and build lasting benefits for regional economies and generations to come.

Accommodation Services Team:

Our ten self-managed coastal Caravan Parks and the Cape Otway Lightstation generate the majority of Authority revenue. We are the single largest accommodation provider on the Great Ocean Road with over 800,000 visitor nights annually.

Situated adjacent to some of the most spectacular beaches on the coast, we offer a range of accommodation options for families, tourists, students and visitors.

Purpose of the position:

The Caravan Park Attendant is accountable for assisting with the day-to-day front-of-house reception tasks, and cleaning and grounds maintenance duties of the Caravan Park. The Caravan Park Attendant is an all-rounder role that aims for:

• excellent service and customer satisfaction including customer needs and guest requirements.
• the park grounds to be kept to a high presentation and safety standard.
• the public and caravan park amenities, cabins and other facilities, are maintained in a clean, tidy and useable condition.
• basic building maintenance functions are completed from time to time to ensure public safety and functional operation.

Please note that for this role, occasional weekend availability is required to meet business demands, including Public Holiday's where required.

Primary responsibilities:

• Face to face customer liaison at the Parks including provision of information, dealing with customer complaints, handling cash monies, receiving maintenance requests and other customer interactions as may be required
• Dealing with customer correspondence and enquiry via email and phone
• Receiving and making booking reservations using the Rooms Management System (RMS) software system - via phone, email, on-line and in person
• Advising management of customer issues as soon as able and in the format directed by the Park Managers to ensure an efficient and timely transfer of information
• Provision of a friendly, efficient and empathetic customer service ‘face’ to the customer.
• Performing a range of grounds care duties such as weeding, spraying, pruning, mowing, mulching, sawing, lopping, raking, fertilizing, irrigation management, and other associated land care processes on caravan park sites
• Performing a range of general maintenance duties such as minor carpentry repairs, painting, handyman style repairs requiring use of power tools and other general equipment in cabins, communal ablution blocks, kitchens, office buildings, fences and other items and equipment within the caravan parks
• Performing a range of duties to ensure the amenity and appearance of the caravan park is maintained on an on-going basis such as removal of hard rubbish, emptying general rubbish bins, removal of debris and rubbish around caravans and caravan sites, removal of fallen branches, leaves and other items from the grounds of the caravan park
• Performing a range of cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, laundering, making beds, washing dishes, emptying bins, handling rubbish and other general duties in the act of cleaning cabins, communal ablution blocks, kitchens, office buildings and other general buildings and structures on caravan park sites
• Handling of stock including rotation of stock, lifting of boxes, linen and other items.

Qualifications and experience:

• First Aid certificate (preferred).
• Experience in safe manual handling techniques and use of chemicals.
• RMS booking software experience (desirable).

Knowledge and skills:

• Practical administrative skills and customer service experience in a hospitality or retail environment involving front of house duties.
• Practical grounds skills developed in an environment involving care and maintenance of large-scale broad acreage grounds spaces
• Practical maintenance skills developed in an environment involving a range of general repair and handyman activities
• Practical cleaning skills developed in a health, hospitality or aged care environment involving a range of cleaning duties
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate with people across a broad range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good time management and organisational skills.

Applications require:

• A current resume

To learn more about this position, please visit the Position Description. Everyone is welcome at the Authority. Here at the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority we are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse and is inclusive of all.