Caravan Park Leading Hand – Full-time

About the role

We are looking for a Caravan Park Leading Hand to join the Anglesea Family Caravan Park team. This permanent full-time position oversees daily grounds and maintenance operations, ensuring the park remains safe, attractive and delivers a high-quality visitor experience in a dynamic coastal setting.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and support grounds maintenance staff, including daily planning and safety briefings.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks such as mowing, pruning, planting, weed control and irrigation.
• Carry out general maintenance including minor carpentry, painting and equipment repairs.
• Maintain park presentation through rubbish removal, debris clearing and site upkeep.
• Engage with visitors, respond to enquiries and resolve maintenance or service issues.
• Assist with small construction, revegetation and landscaping projects.
• Monitor and schedule asset, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health & safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Provide after-hours support and reside on-site a minimum of two nights per week.

Required profile

• Minimum three years’ experience in grounds maintenance, trade, facilities or land management.
• Proven experience supervising or leading a small team.
• Strong practical skills in landscaping, maintenance and use of tools and machinery.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with solid problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Required skills

• Landscaping and grounds maintenance (mowing, pruning, planting, weed control, irrigation).
• Minor carpentry and painting.
• Equipment repair and operation of tools and machinery, including chainsaw.
• Manual driver’s licence.
• First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Safe chemical handling (or willingness to obtain certification).

What we offer

• Work in a stunning coastal location on the Great Ocean Road.
• Be part of an organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing natural environments.
• A varied role that combines leadership, outdoor work and customer interaction.
• Training support to obtain required certifications after starting.