Lead a vibrant coastal holiday park and build a rewarding lifestyle on the Sapphire Coast.

Perfectly positioned between Merimbula Lake and the sea, The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park offers a relaxed coastal escape close to Merimbula Beach and the town centre. With cabins, villas, caravan sites and motel accommodation, the park provides memorable stays for families, couples and travellers exploring the Sapphire Coast.

Guests enjoy a range of facilities, including a swimming pool, splash park, camp kitchen, games room, laundry and jumping pillow. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on leader who will maintain high operational standards, support a positive team culture and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

About Us

Hampshire Property Group is a family-owned Australian company that creates memorable lifestyle and holiday experiences. At The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park in Merimbula, we combine genuine hospitality, well-maintained facilities and a relaxed coastal setting. This is an opportunity to lead a well-positioned park while enjoying the lifestyle of the Sapphire Coast.

Why Join Us?

- Attractive Package: Competitive salary plus on-site accommodation and utilities.
- Coastal Lifestyle: Live and work in beautiful Merimbula, surrounded by beaches, lakes and national parks.
- Supported Start: Complete a structured 10-day induction covering our management processes and key operating platforms.
- Career Development: Join a growing organisation that values initiative, accountability and results, with opportunities to progress.

The Role As Park Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park. You will lead and develop the team, drive guest satisfaction, optimise occupancy and revenue, manage costs, and ensure the park consistently meets safety,



compliance and presentation standards. This is a practical, on-site leadership role suited to someone who is comfortable balancing people leadership, commercial performance and hands-on operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop the team: Build a positive, accountable culture and support employees to deliver warm, efficient service.
- Manage park operations: Oversee accommodation, grounds, maintenance and guest-facing activities to ensure the park is safe, clean and well presented.
- Drive guest satisfaction: Create a welcoming workplace, resolve concerns professionally and maintain consistently high service standards.
- Optimise occupancy and revenue: Manage booking inventory, apply pricing and booking policies, and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Control costs: Manage rosters, budgets, purchasing and stock levels with a proactive commercial approach.
- Maintain compliance: Ensure health, safety, environmental and operational requirements are met, including completion of regular compliance checks.
- Support sustainability: Champion practical waste reduction, recycling and resource-management initiatives.
- Partner with senior leadership: Provide clear reporting, follow company policies and align park operations with broader business goals.

About You

- You are a proactive, self-motivated leader who takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
- You have strong people leadership skills and can build an engaged,



service-focused team.
- You bring sound commercial judgement and understand occupancy, revenue, rostering and cost control.
- You are confident managing grounds, maintenance, booking systems, stock and compliance requirements.
- You communicate clearly, collaborate well with senior leaders and work effectively within established policies.
- You are committed to high presentation standards, exceptional guest experiences and sustainable park operations.

Skills and Experience

- Previous management experience in holiday parks, accommodation, hospitality, tourism or a similarly operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering strong customer service outcomes.
- Working knowledge of booking systems, compliance, rostering, budgets and stock control.
- Practical capability in coordinating grounds and maintenance activities.
- Current National Police Check and First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain them.

Ready for a Coastal Lifestyle Change? If you are ready to lead a team, deliver memorable guest experiences and take ownership of a diverse holiday park operation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Hampshire Property Group at The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park in Merimbula.

This is a live-in position. The successful candidate will be required to reside on-site, with accommodation and utilities included as part of the remuneration package.

We thank all applicants in advance for applying however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment AgenciesPlease note that we will not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Agencies. No fees will be payable to any third party in respect of any candidate introduced without our prior written agreement.

📌 Park Manager-The Black Dolphin Motel and Holiday Park (Merimbula)
🏢 Hampshire Property Group
📍 Merimbula