Relief Managers - Tourist Parks

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Start July 2025 Summerstar Tourist Parks is seeking a capable, experienced Management Couple to join our team as Relief Park Managers. This is a unique, full-time opportunity to travel and work across our 16 caravan and tourist parks – 15 located across stunning Western Australia and 1 in Ceduna, South Australia – covering holidays, vacancies, and providing support where needed.

This is a hands-on, flexible role requiring strong teamwork, adaptability, and leadership skills. In return, we offer travel reimbursements, a vehicle allowance, and the chance to live and work in some of Australia's most beautiful regional destinations.

What We're Looking ForTo be considered, you must have :

Your own reliable vehicle Your own caravan At least 2 years' industry experience Managing Parks A willingness to travel regularly between Parks

We're looking for a capable, self-sufficient couple where one partner has a strong administration and customer service background and the other is confident with maintenance and groundskeeping.

About the RoleAs Relief Park Managers, your duties will include :

Overseeing day-to-day Park operations, including guest services and after-hours responsibilities

Performing groundskeeping and maintenance tasks : mowing, gardening, basic repairs, pool care, etc.

Managing the front office : guest check-ins / outs, handling reservations, emails, phones, and shop sales

Night patrols and responding to after-hours call-outs

Handling end-of-month reporting and basic financial management

Occasionally assisting with cleaning and laundry when needed

Supporting seasonal activities : BBQs, kids events, and guest engagement

Training new staff or couples, when required

Relieving existing managers for annual leave, RDOs, or unplanned absences

Excellent customer service and communication

Strong handyman and / or maintenance skills

Sound computer literacy (RMS or similar systems preferred)

Fit, capable and willing to get your hands dirty A team-player attitude, with the ability to work autonomously

Solid understanding of business operations Leadership and problem-solving abilities Tourist Park or similar accommodation industry experience is highly regarded

What's IncludedPaid fuel and travel time between assignments

Vehicle allowance per person

To demonstrate your ability to follow instructions (an essential part of the role), please :

Include a Cover Letter outlining why you're the ideal couple for this role

Confirm the date you're available to commence with Summerstar and your current Location in Australia

Please note : This is a hands-on role. If you prefer to manage from a distance rather than lead from the front, this won't be the role for you.

About Summerstar Tourist Parks We are a family-owned and operated company managing 16 Parks across regional WA and SA. Our locations include :

Ceduna, Esperance, Walpole, Margaret River x 2, Bunbury (Motel), Busselton, Jurien Bay, Geraldton, Horrocks Beach, Kalbarri, Nanga Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Tom Price, Eighty Mile Beach, Broome, and Kununurra. We pride ourselves on outstanding service, quality facilities, and creating memorable guest experiences.

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