Facilities & Grounds Supervisor – Surf Park

Urbnsurf; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

URBNSURF Sydney is seeking a hands-on facilities and grounds manager to maintain our grounds, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver a great guest experience for a seven‑day operation. You will lead grounds upkeep, manage contractors and the cleaning team, plan maintenance around events, and keep records audit-ready.

A Working with Children Check and a Certificate III in Horticulture or a trade are preferred; CPR or lifeguard qualifications would be a bonus, and being comfortable around water

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing building compliance, grounds management and facility cleaning.
• Experience leading or supervising a team, such as a cleaning or grounds crew.
• Working with Children Check (essential).
• Certificate III in Horticulture, Carpentry or a trade highly regarded.
• CPR and Ocean Rescue or Lifeguard qualifications would be a bonus, but aren’t essential.
• Comfortable around water.
• Eye for detail and safety-first mindset.
• Clear, friendly communication with crew, contractors and guests.
• Love of the outdoors, surfing or water sports would be a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, landscaping, pathways and lagoon surrounds so they look great and are safe for guests.
• Plan and deliver a regular grounds maintenance program, adjusting it for seasons, peak periods and events.
• Schedule planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring contractor work is safe, on time, on budget and to a high standard.
• Manage building compliance, including essential fire safety measures and statutory servicing, keeping records up to date and audit-ready.
• Lead and roster our internal cleaning team, keeping the park clean and guest-ready daily.
• Run regular site inspections and fix issues before guests notice them.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance where safe and appropriate.
• Help manage the facilities budget, purchasing and supplies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team supervision

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Cleaning management

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

URBNSURF Sydney is seeking a hands-on facilities and grounds manager to maintain our grounds, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver a great guest experience for a seven‑day operation. You will lead grounds upkeep, manage contractors and the cleaning team, plan maintenance around events, and keep records audit-ready.

A Working with Children Check and a Certificate III in Horticulture or a trade are preferred; CPR or lifeguard qualifications would be a bonus, and being comfortable around water