About the Role

Living onsite at Parkes Showground, you will be a key point of contact for campers, visitors, user groups, contractors and event organisers.

Reporting to the Land Manager, you will help ensure the Showground operates safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is a diverse position combining campground operations, customer service, grounds maintenance, cleaning, minor repairs, facility oversight and event support.

The role would suit an experienced individual, or potentially a couple, who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining community facilities and is comfortable managing changing operational priorities.

As the Showground operates throughout the year, flexibility will be required during weekends, public holidays, major events and peak camping periods. This may include responding to occasional after-hours operational matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the day-to-day operation and presentation of Parkes Showground.
- Provide friendly and responsive service to campers, visitors, user groups and event organisers.
- Manage campground enquiries, bookings, arrivals and customer concerns.
- Use the online reservation management system (RMS) to process bookings and maintain accurate records.




- Collect camping and other applicable fees and complete the required reconciliation and banking processes.
- Maintain amenities, common areas, camping areas, buildings and facilities to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
- Undertake mowing, gardening, rubbish removal and general grounds maintenance.
- Complete minor maintenance, repairs and practical troubleshooting where appropriate.
- Identify maintenance requirements and report priorities to the Land Manager.
- Provide access to approved contractors and assist with the coordination of onsite works.
- Conduct regular inspections and promptly report hazards, incidents, damage or safety concerns.
- Assist with event preparation, site access, facility presentation and post-event requirements.
- Build positive working relationships with Showground user groups and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records relating to bookings, maintenance, incidents, inspections and operational matters.
- Provide regular updates to the Land Manager regarding operational performance, maintenance priorities, visitor feedback and emerging issues.
- Carry out other reasonable duties associated with the effective operation of the Showground.

Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Benefits

- Housing provided

Work Location: In person

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