Grounds and Maintenance: Ocean Beach Resort

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NRMA Parks & Resorts seeks two casual Grounds & Maintenance all-rounders for Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, Umina, focusing on grounds gardens pool care and basic upkeep. About 30 hours a week with shifts across Mon to Sun and opportunities to move within NRMA. You’ll mow prune weed carry out basic repairs balance pool chemistry and keep public areas ready while delivering friendly service. The ideal candidate has practical grounds and maintenance experience, knows ride-on or push mowers, is comfortable unsupervised, physically fit, and may have a horticulture background. To apply, tailor your resume to show versatility and safety, apply via the NRMA careers site, and be ready for pre-employment checks.

Company Description

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences.

Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Job Description

Ready to trade your toolbox for beachside paradise? Join the team at Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, in Umina, where every day feels like a holiday and your handiwork will help keep our natures retreat looking lush! We have 2 Casual opportunities with grounds and gardens being the major focus.  Flexibility will be required to assist with facilities maintenance as needed. 

• Work where others holiday: Enjoy the breeze while you keep our grounds and gardens in tip-top shape.
• No two days the same: From mowing lawns to pool care, to basic facility maintenance, you’ll be the go-to for all things green and gleaming.
• Be the behind-the-scenes hero: Your efforts make every guest’s stay picture-perfect, one freshly mown lawn and sparkling pool at a time.
• Join a fun, supportive crew: We work hard, laugh harder, and celebrate a job well done.

What you’ll do

As a Grounds & Maintenance all-rounder, you will assist with the following:

• Keep our resort grounds immaculate, mowing, weeding, pruning, and landscaping like a pro.
• Dive into pool care, cleaning, dosing, water balancing, and basic repairs.
• Maintain and clean public areas, ensuring everything’s guest ready.
• Pitch in on gardening projects, basic mechanical repairs, and a splash of painting.
• Lend a hand with minor repairs across cabins, campsites, amenities, and facilities.
• Deliver friendly, incidental customer service because a helping hand goes a long way!
• Flexibility to work shifts between Mon - Sun. 
• Around 30+ hours available with opportunity for Full Time permanent work.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in grounds and basic maintenance work (trade qualification not required—we love a true all-rounder!).
• Skills with ride-on and push mowers, pruning, hedging, landscaping, and weed control.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and basic hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work unsupervised and a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Hardworking, energetic, and enthusiastic, with a good level of fitness (it’s a physically demanding role!).
• A background in Horticulture or Greenkeeping will be set you apart!

What’s in it for you? 

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
• Potential to grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know you belong:

We’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team. 

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference?  Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more!

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.