Park Manager

G'day Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite residence provided

OTE up to $140,000 including salary, 2

Staff discounts across 300+ parks

Job summary

G'day Group is seeking an experienced Park Manager for Discovery Parks Rockhampton in Central Queensland. You will own a high-performing operation, lead a large team and drive commercial performance with a focus on guest experiences and standards.

The role offers a live-in management position with an onsite residence and clear career pathways across Australia’s largest park network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a holiday park, hotel, resort, village or accommodation business.
• Strong financial and commercial management capability.
• Experience driving occupancy and revenue performance.
• Proven leadership in a multi-department operation.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the park.
• Drive revenue, occupancy and overall business performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial outcomes.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 35 staff.
• Coach and support department leaders.
• Oversee Front Office, Housekeeping and Grounds operations.
• Maintain high standards across accommodation, facilities and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and grow performance.
• Provide hands-on operational support when required.

Skills

Park management

Financial management

Revenue & occupancy drive

Leadership

Coaching & development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Property management systems

Tools

RMS

Newbook

Job description

G'day Group comprises leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, Resorts and the loyalty program G'day Rewards. Employing more than 2,000 people Australia-wide, G'day Group has the largest park network in the country, offering an amazing customer journey.

Discovery Parks Rockhampton

Forget the long commutes, traffic and soaring housing costs. Rockhampton offers a relaxed Queensland lifestyle, a strong sense of community and easy access to some of the state's best coastal destinations.

But what truly sets this opportunity apart is the scale. You'll be leading one of Central Queensland's strongest accommodation operations, managing a team and taking ownership of a high-performing business with strong occupancy and future growth potential.

Couple that with a spacious four-bedroom manager's residence and genuine career pathways across Australia's largest holiday park network, and you've got a role that offers both professional challenge and lifestyle reward.

About the Role

As Park Manager, you'll take ownership of one of Central Queensland's strongest accommodation operations, leading the business with confidence, accountability and a relentless focus on results. You'll drive commercial performance, elevate standards, develop a high-performing leadership team and ensure every aspect of the operation reflects excellence. This is a role for a leader who isn't afraid to make decisions and lead from the front.

This is a live-in management position, with a large onsite residence provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the park
• Drive revenue, occupancy and overall business performance
• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial outcomes
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 35 staff
• Coach and support department leaders
• Oversee Front Office, Housekeeping and Grounds operations
• Maintain high standards across accommodation, facilities and grounds
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and grow performance
• Provide hands‑on operational support when required

About You

You're an experienced accommodation or tourism leader who enjoys accountability, ownership and leading from the front.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience managing a holiday park, hotel, resort, village or accommodation business
• Strong financial and commercial management capability
• Experience driving occupancy and revenue performance
• Proven leadership experience in a multi-department operation
• The ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with RMS, Newbook or similar property management systems
• A current driver's licence
• A genuine commitment to exceptional guest experiences

Most importantly, you're a leader who takes ownership and knows how to bring people with you.

Why Join Us?

• OTE of up to $140,000 (inclusive of salary, superannuation, bonus opportunities and accommodation)
• Large 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom manager's residence with a spacious yard suitable for families and pets
• Take ownership of a high-performing business with strong occupancy and future growth opportunities
• Lead a team of approximately 35 employees across a significant tourism operation
• A genuine leadership opportunity with the autonomy to influence culture, standards and business performance
• Professional development, internal promotion pathways and long-term career opportunities across Australia's largest park network
• Exclusive staff discounts for you and your family on accommodation, tours, fuel, flights, vehicle hire and more
• Discounts at more than 300 G'day holiday parks across Australia
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service recognition award
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Central Queensland, with easy access to the Capricorn Coast, Great Keppel Island and regional attractions

Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance. Additionally, a valid Working with Children 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.