Gardens Relief Cook / Community Manager - NSW Region

Gardens Relief Cook / Community Manager - NSW Region

Posted Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 2:00 pm

We are a leading Australian property group that own, operate and develop a fast-growing portfolio of Lifestyle communities (land lease communities) and holiday parks across key urban and coastal markets. We employ over 1300 people across 120 parks and communities, with offices in the 3 eastern seaboard states.

Here at Ingenia, you can enjoy working within an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and is committed to creating communities where our residents and visitors can truly belong.

Frontline Roles:

Be Part of Something Bigger at Ingenia!

At Ingenia, we’re not just building communities, we’re creating places where people truly belong. From unforgettable holidays to vibrant rental living and affordable housing, we’re all about making life better, brighter, and more connected.

We’re a passionate bunch who care deeply, work boldly, and support each other every step of the way to create moments that matter. If you’re ready to work in a place that values your ideas and celebrates your wins, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

We’re on the lookout for a full-time Relief Cook/ Community Manager to support vibrant over 55s communities across the wider New South Wales team – Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Dubbo

Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of daily community and kitchen operations, helping us deliver exceptional experiences for our residents and having fun while doing it.

Why You’ll Love Life at Ingenia

We believe work should be rewarding, flexible, and full of perks:

• Staff discounts on Ingenia Holiday Parks, with savings that can go beyond 50%
• Employee referral, employee of the month, and employee of the year rewards
• Flexible work schedules to suit your lifestyle

In this Role, You’ll

• Oversee daily community operations, ensuring high standards across cleaning, gardens, facilities and resident services.
• Manage tenancy processes, resident files, documentation, audits and compliance with legislation and Ingenia policies.
• Support community engagement by promoting events, showing the community to prospective residents and helping deliver social activities.
• Prepare, cook and serve quality meals while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring hazards, reporting incidents, managing contractors and adhering to WHS and Food Safety requirements.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across multiple Ingenia Gardens sites (Accommodation and travel allowance offered)

You’re Likely a Match If You

• Bring strong communication, relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills, with a genuine care for residents.
• Have experience managing staff, working in a commercial kitchen and handling compliance, audits or facilities‑related tasks.
• Are self‑motivated, organised and confident working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Can stay calm under pressure, respond well to unexpected situations and provide constructive feedback when needed.
• Are physically capable of the role’s demands, including lifting, standing, using kitchen/cleaning equipment and moving around the community frequently.
• hold a current Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation & First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)

You’re someone who brings energy, ideas, and a genuine passion for making a difference. You love working with people, solving problems, and creating moments that matter.

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple and supportive:

• Apply via our website; no cover letter needed
• Quick phone chat and interview with your future manager
• Background checks
• Offer and onboarding; welcome aboard!

All applicants must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights, as well as undergo a National Police Check.

Let’s Create Amazing Experiences Together

Ready to do what matters, and know you matter? Join us and help bring great experiences to life, starting with you.

In return, we offer a competitive package, flexibility (including working from home for some roles), extensive training and development, career progression and generous reward and recognition programs including some amazing discounts at our Holiday Parks... so come join the team and apply now! We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights. All employees of Ingenia Communities must undergo a National Police Check.