Grounds & Maintenance Attendant - Wilpena

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Grounds & Maintenance Attendant at Wilpena Resort offers a hands-on role maintaining buildings, gardens and facilities in a remote, breathtaking Flinders Ranges setting within the G’day Group network. You’ll work with an experienced team to keep spaces safe, functional and guest-ready, with on-the-job training and real opportunities to grow your maintenance skills. What matters most is a practical, problem-solving mindset, safety awareness, the willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently or with others, plus a valid driver’s license. Benefits include subsidised accommodation and meals, staff discounts, and opportunities for couples. To apply, tailor your resume to show maintenance tasks and safety training, and be prepared for a Federal Police Clearance and possibly a Working with Children Check.

About Us

G’day Group comprises leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, Resorts and the loyalty program G'day Rewards. Employing more than 2000 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has the largest park network in the country, offering an amazing customer journey.

Discovery Resorts - Wilpena, the gateway to the breathtaking Flinders Ranges, 430 kilometers north of Adelaide. Experience the beauty of the 800 million-year-old natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound and share in unforgettable adventures like scenic flights, 4WD tours, mountain biking, bushwalking, and Aboriginal cultural experiences. As the only accommodation in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, our resort offers a variety of stunning options, from glamping tents to modern resort rooms and campsites. Enjoy delicious local cuisine, exceptional stargazing, and become part of a team that immerses visitors in Australia’s stunning landscapes!

The Role

As a Grounds & Maintenance Attendant, you'll enjoy a hands-on role in one of Australia's most unique and spectacular remote destinations. Working alongside an experienced maintenance team, you'll help maintain the resort's buildings, grounds and facilities, ensuring they're safe, functional and presented to a high standard for our guests and team. With a variety of daily tasks, on-the-job training and opportunities to develop your trade and maintenance skills, this is an ideal role for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining exceptional spaces.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with general repairs and maintenance
• Supporting upkeep of buildings, gardens and infrastructure
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues
• Following WHS procedures and safe work practices

About You

You enjoy practical work and learning new skills. Previous maintenance experience is helpful but not essential.

You will bring:

• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong safety awareness
• Driver's license (essential)

Travelling with a partner? Additional opportunities may also be available across other areas of the resort, making this a great opportunity for couples looking to experience the Outback together.

What’s On Offer

• Subsidised accommodation and meals, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle and team culture.
• Exclusive staff discounts for you and your family on accommodation and tours across our network, including gym memberships, flights, petrol, car and camper van hire, car servicing and more!
• Ongoing learning and career development
• A unique lifestyle opportunity to live and work amongst the breathtaking landscapes of Flinders Ranges
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform provided
• On-the-job training

If you’re ready for a job like no other, APPLY NOW!  

At Wilpena Resort we recognise that we are strengthened by our partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, specifically, with the traditional owners of the land in which we operate. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). 

Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance. Additionally, a valid Working with Children's Check specific to the state may be required.

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.