On-site Park & Workstay Manager – Hands-on Leader

G’day Group; Blackwater; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Competitive salary + bonus

Career progression opportunities

Park discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

G'day Group in Australia is seeking an experienced people leader to take ownership of a busy Workstay operation in Blackwater, Queensland. The role oversees the Blackwater Central Motel with 300+ rooms and a 30-strong onsite team, aligning guest experience with safety and service standards.

You will manage relationships with Ausco and stakeholders, balance operational priorities, and drive efficiencies across accommodation, F&B and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years management experience in hospitality operations.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Experience managing a large or complex hospitality, accommodation, village or Workstay operation.
• Qualified chef or equivalent food-service experience is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Workstay property and Blackwater Central Motel.
• Lead, support and develop a large, diverse onsite team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Ausco and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate accommodation, food and beverage, housekeeping and general property operations.
• Maintain high standards across guest experience, presentation, safety and service.
• Manage competing operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and support to the team.
• Drive operational efficiencies and ensure the property runs smoothly.
• Work closely with the Assistant Manager and wider operational leadership team.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational multitasking

Team development

Education

Qualified chef or equivalent food-service experience

Tools

RMS reservation system

Job description

G'day Group in Australia is seeking an experienced people leader to take ownership of a busy Workstay operation in Blackwater, Queensland. The role oversees the Blackwater Central Motel with 300+ rooms and a 30-strong onsite team, aligning guest experience with safety and service standards.

You will manage relationships with Ausco and stakeholders, balance operational priorities, and drive efficiencies across accommodation, F&B and housekeeping.