Tractor Operator - Sea World

Village Roadshow; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited park entry

Guest passes for family

Employee discounts

Training & development

Team events

Job summary

Village Roadshow Theme Parks on the Gold Coast is seeking a Tractor Operator to support daily cleaning operations at Sea World, Main Beach. You will operate a forklift, move waste, assist with bin collections, and help with general cleaning tasks across the park.

This is a part-time, 6-month fixed-term role with shifts from 10am to 5:30pm (peak) or 10am to 4:30pm (off-peak). Essential: forklift license, valid driver's license, and prior experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Forklift license is essential.
• Driver's license is essential.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move industrial bins/back of house.
• Assist with emptying bins front of house and back of house.
• Move waste, cardboard cages, compost bins and recycling bins to correct locations.
• Follow bin collection schedules and ensure correct bin allocations.
• Assist with unloading deliveries using the forklift.
• Perform general cleaning tasks as required (bathrooms, pathways, stadiums).
• Adhere to safety procedures and manual handling guidelines.

Skills

Forklift license

Driver's license

Experience in similar role

Punctuality

Dependability

Job description

Tractor Operator

$28.17 per hour | Part Time 6-Month Fixed Term

Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

Ready to get behind the wheel and help keep Sea World looking its best? Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisors, you'll play an important part in our daily cleaning operations, emptying bins front of house and using a forklift to move industrial bins back of house ready for daily collection.

Key Responsibilities

From daily collections to moving waste and recycling across the park, you'll be:

• Working shifts from 10am-5:30pm (peak time)/ 10:00am-4:30pm (off-peak time)
• Following bin collection schedules to ensure the correct bin allocations are put out for collection
• Moving industrial waste, cardboard cages, compost bins and recycling bins to relevant locations
• Assisting with emptying all bins from front of house and back of house
• Assisting with separating containers for the Containers for Change initiative
• Following all policies and procedures when operating a forklift on site
• Following correct manual handling procedures
• Assisting with unloading deliveries using the forklift
• Assisting with general cleaning tasks around the park if required, including cleaning bathrooms, hosing pathways, cleaning stadiums and vacuuming

What We’re Looking For

Got the licences, experience to take this hands-on role? You'll bring:

• A current forklift license is essential.
• A current drivers license is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Punctuality, dependability and trustworthiness, with a strong work ethic
• Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to be assertive and self-motivated and a desire to work in a customer service-based role. Decision-making ability is an advantage
• A professional attitude and appearance
• An enthusiastic and dedicated approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to contribute suggestions for improvements and innovative ideas
• Physical fitness with a can-do attitude

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!

• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet'n'Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You'll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone's unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!