Caravan Park Attendant - Apollo Bay

Applications closing on 08 August 2025, 09: 00 AMJob TypeCasualPackage$34. 00 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading)Position Description PD-Caravan-Park-Attendant-Casual-July25. pdf(PDF, 195KB) About The Great Ocean Road Coast And Parks AuthorityThe Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is the dedicated Victorian Government entity entrusted with the care, protection and sustainable management of one of Australia’s most breathtaking and culturally significant coastal regions. Established under the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020, the Authority was created to address the complex and fragmented management of the coastline and ensure the long-term conservation of this iconic landscape.

By November 2025, the Authority will be responsible for managing more than 170,000 hectares of coastal reserves, National Parks, Marine Sanctuaries and foreshores stretching along 355 kilometres of stunning coastline. This includes high-profile sites such as the Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Precinct and Cape Otway Lightstation, as well as local ports, community reserves and critical marine environments. At the heart of its work is a commitment to protect the unique environmental, cultural, heritage and community values of the region.

The Authority partners deeply with Traditional Owners, local communities and stakeholders to integrate cultural knowledge, ensure environmental stewardship, support sustainable visitation and build lasting benefits for regional economies and generations to come. Accommodation Services TeamOur ten self-managed coastal Caravan Parks and the Cape Otway Lightstation generate the majority of Authority revenue. We are the single largest accommodation provider on the Great Ocean Road with over 800,000 visitor nights annually. Situated adjacent to some of the most spectacular beaches on the coast, we offer a range of accommodation options for families, tourists, students and visitors.

Purpose of the positionDutiesThe Caravan Park Attendant is accountable for assisting with the day-to-day front-of-house reception tasks, and cleaning and grounds maintenance duties of the Caravan Park. The Caravan Park Attendant is an all-rounder role that aims for: excellent service and customer satisfaction including customer needs and guest requirements. the park grounds to be kept to a high presentation and safety standard. the public and caravan park amenities, cabins and other facilities, are maintained in a clean, tidy and useable condition. basic building maintenance functions are completed from time to time to ensure public safety and functional operation.

Please note that for this role, occasional weekend availability is highly desirable to meet business demands, including Public Holiday's where required.

Primary ResponsibilitiesFace to face customer liaison at the Parks including provision of information, dealing with customer complaints, handling cash monies, receiving maintenance requests and other customer interactions as may be requiredDealing with customer correspondence and enquiry via email and phoneReceiving and making booking reservations using the Rooms Management System (RMS) software system - via phone, email, on-line and in personAdvising management of customer issues as soon as able and in the format directed by the Park Managers to ensure an efficient and timely transfer of informationProvision of a friendly, efficient and empathetic customer service ‘face’ to the customer.

Performing a range of grounds care duties such as weeding, spraying, pruning, mowing, mulching, sawing, lopping, raking, fertilizing, irrigation management, and other associated land care processes on caravan park sitesPerforming a range of general maintenance duties such as minor carpentry repairs, painting, handyman style repairs requiring use of power tools and other general equipment in cabins, communal ablution blocks, kitchens, office buildings, fences and other items and equipment within the caravan parksPerforming a range of duties to ensure the amenity and appearance of the caravan park is maintained on an on-going basis such as removal of hard rubbish, emptying general rubbish bins, removal of debris and rubbish around caravans and caravan sites, removal of fallen branches, leaves and other items from the grounds of the caravan parkPerforming a range of cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, laundering, making beds, washing dishes, emptying bins, handling rubbish and other general duties in the act of cleaning cabins, communal ablution blocks, kitchens, office buildings and other general buildings and structures on caravan park sitesHandling of stock including rotation of stock, lifting of boxes, linen and other items.

Qualifications And Experience (preferred)First Aid certificate (desirable but not essential). Experience in safe manual handling techniques and use of chemicals. RMS booking software experience (desirable). Knowledge And SkillsPractical administrative skills and customer service experience in a hospitality or retail environment involving front of house duties.

Practical grounds skills developed in an environment involving care and maintenance of large-scale broad acreage grounds spacesPractical maintenance skills developed in an environment involving a range of general repair and handyman activitiesPractical cleaning skills developed in a health, hospitality or aged care environment involving arrange of cleaning dutiesExcellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate with people across a broad range of backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Proactive approach to problem solving. Good time management and organisational skills. Applications RequireA current resumeCover Letter (desirable)