Relief Park Manager - Workstay

Discovery Parks; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Travel arrangements provided

Accommodation and meals included while

Park vehicle use for work

Professional development opportunities

Discounted accommodation for you and;\

Discounted products from G’day Rewards

Job summary

Discovery Parks in Australia is seeking a mobile Relief Manager to oversee daily village operations across 17 locations. You will step in for Park Managers, travel between sites as required, and uphold hospitality and guest care standards in diverse environments.

The role offers varied rosters (5:2, 10:4, 14:7), hands-on leadership, budgeting, staff development, and readiness for after-hours calls. You’ll bring experience in accommodation management and a willingness to work across WA, SA, QLD

Qualifications

• Mobile, adaptable individual who thrives on variety.
• Willingness to travel to different locations, including remote areas.
• Flexible to varying roster patterns (5:2, 10:4 and 14:7).
• Proven ability to manage, develop and train staff.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Experience with RMS or similar property management system.
• Knowledge of WHS responsibilities; HACCP and Food Safety knowledge desirable.
• A current manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily village operations, including kitchen, grounds, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Pre- and post-handover reviews with Park Managers.
• Manage and roster park teams.
• Monitor labour and park budgets.
• Handle office administration tasks.
• Attend to after-hours call-outs as required.

Skills

Accommodation management

Staff training

Budget management

RMS experience

WHS & Food Safety

Driver's licence

Travel flexibility

Roster management

Mobility

Adaptability

Tools

RMS

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.

About The Role

Are you an experienced accommodation leader who loves variety, travel and a challenge? We’re seeking a hands‑on Relief Manager to work across 17 Discovery Parks locations throughout WA, SA, QLD and the NT.

You’ll step in to lead daily operations across our work‑stay villages, ensuring everything runs smoothly in the absence of the Park Manager. You’ll travel between locations, sometimes at short notice, quickly learn each operation and help maintain our high standards of hospitality and guest care.

Depending on the property and assignment, rosters may vary and could include 5:2, 10:4 or 14:7 working patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily village operations, including kitchen, grounds, maintenance and housekeeping
• Conduct pre- and post-handover reviews with Park Managers
• Manage and roster park teams
• Monitor labour and park budgets
• Handle office administration tasks
• Attend to after-hours call-outs as required

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for a mobile, adaptable individual who thrives on variety and can quickly get up to speed in new environments.

No two days are the same in this varied role. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys getting out and travelling, embraces a challenge and thrives on the diversity of working across different locations, teams and environments.

You’ll Bring

• Experience in accommodation management, with work-stay or village experience preferred
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to different locations, including remote areas, for varying durations
• Flexibility to work varying roster patterns, including 5:2, 10:4 and 14:7, depending on the assignment
• Proven ability to manage, develop and train staff
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial reporting
• Previous experience with RMS or a similar property management system
• Knowledge of WHS responsibilities, with HACCP and Food Safety knowledge desirable
• A current manual driver’s licence (essential)

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Travel arrangements provided
• Accommodation and meals included while on assignment
• Use of a park vehicle for work purposes
• Professional development and opportunities to grow personally as well as professionally
• Discounted accommodation for you, your family & friends
• Discounted products from our G’day Rewards Partners

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. You will need to complete or provide a valid Working with Children’s Check in the state you are based in.

This role may involve extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising 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.