Company Description
With properties in some of Australia's most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery.
Owned by the NRMA Group, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it's in our nature.
Few places are as beautiful and the as the wild and wonderful Whitsunday Coast, and NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park is at its heart. This is a family and pet friendly tropical paradise. It offers a resort style pool and splash park, an onsite café and a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every traveller's needs.
Job Description
Commencing in Late August - September 2024, you will report to and assist the Park Manager to manage a seamless Park operation through the provision of consistent high standards in product, food and beverage, guest services and a wide range of interpretative activities. You will also:
Provide a versatile and hands-on approach to supporting your teams to ensuring quality standards, effective communication and consistency across all areas of the parks operation.
Maintain leadership credibility in all areas of the park operation by exhibiting consistent high standards of personal ethics.
Assist in ensuring teams are resourced accordingly and participating in recruitment activity as needed.
Ensure that all employees receive a thorough park and department induction and sufficient on the job training.
Liaise with the Park Manager regarding significant maintenance issues, repairs and additional projects.
Monitor and maintain a high standard of safety of all guests, visitors and employees.
This is a rewarding and challenging experience for the right person - no one day will be the same. Either the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager will be required to live onsite (we are currently recruiting both roles). Onsite accommodation is available with subsidised rent as part of the contract of employment.
What you will bring:
Our ideal candidate will have relevant hotel/resort/park/tourism related experience where initiative, organisational and advance planning skills are essential. You will be able to demonstrate experience in overseeing teams and the ability to understand and interpret awards and certified agreements. You will also have experience in working in properties with onsite Food and Beverage operations. We welcome individuals that are innovative and have a customer and commercial focused mindset.
You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a confidence in understanding rostering and property management systems.
You will demonstrate a flexible attitude to work and the passion to work as part of an operational team who are hands on, confident and have a passion for delivering outstanding guest relations.
You are a hands-on leader; you walk the talk and can communicate to a team at all levels.
Previous experience in food and beverage and tour based operations is a bonus.
What's in it for you?
At Parks & Resorts we are not just about discounts (although you do get these too). We know everyone leads a life of their own and regardless of what stage you are at we have something to suit!
Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities.
Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more.
"ME" day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year.
Market leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements.
Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel.
Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us.
Know you belong:
At NRMA Parks & Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. We welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.
While we continue to commit to an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace we are proud of our key achievements to date:
We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List.
Recognised by Reconciliation Australia for our 'Stretch' Reconciliation Action Plan.
Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2023-2025.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace.
Awarded 2023 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer.
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!
As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.
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