Park Manager - Lake Hume, NSW

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Discovery Park Lake Hume in NSW is seeking a confident, hands-on Park Manager to own daily operations across maintenance, housekeeping and front office, lead from the front, and drive structure, accountability and consistency for a small but busy park that hosts short-term guests and annual residents. This all-rounder role requires strong operational, people and cost management, with RMS experience essential and annual-resident oversight highly regarded. In return you’ll enjoy a competitive package with super, performance bonuses, housing and opportunities within a national operator, plus potential involvement in future development. To apply, align your resume to RMS, rostering, budgeting and leadership with underperformance management, and be ready for police and WWC checks.

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.

The Role

Located on the NSW–VIC border, Discovery Park Lake Hume is a small, established park with a mix of short‑term guests and permanent annual residents. This role requires a confident, hands‑on Park Manager who can take full ownership of daily operations, lead from the front and bring structure, accountability and consistency to the park.

This is an all‑rounder management role, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved across maintenance, housekeeping and front office, while also managing people, costs and performance.

While the park is modest in size, it requires a strong operator who can manage annuals, lift staff standards and ensure the park runs efficiently and professionally.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package + Super + performance bonuses + housing + bills
• Opportunity to take full ownership of a park
• Support from a recognised national park operator
• Potential involvement in future development projects (12–18 months)
• Stable, long‑term role in a scenic regional location

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the park across all departments
• Lead, manage and performance‑manage staff, including rostering and wage control, setting clear expectations and accountability, improving productivity and team culture
• Manage costs, budgets and operational efficiencies
• Oversee annual residents and ensure consistent communication and standards
• Use RMS for reservations, reporting and administration
• Ensure compliance, safety and presentation standards are met
• Contribute to planning for potential future development opportunities

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Park Manager or senior park operator
• Strong all‑round operational skills (maintenance, housekeeping and reception)
• RMS experience – essential
• Experience managing annual residents (highly preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with the confidence to address underperformance
• Solid business acumen with experience in cost control and rostering
• A proactive, hands‑on and decisive management style
• Ability to work independently in a small park environment

Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance for criminal records. Additionally, a valid Working with Children's 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.