Park Manager - Port Augusta

Lead With Purpose in a Gateway to the Outback – Join Us in Port Augusta!

Looking for a leadership role where your impact matters — both to your team and your guests? Discovery Parks – Port Augusta offers a rewarding opportunity to manage a busy park in one of South Australia’s most historic and adventure-ready regions.

We’re looking for a hands-on Park Manager to lead daily operations, inspire a high-performing team, and continue building a park culture that puts people first. If you love hospitality, thrive on responsibility, and are ready to live the park lifestyle, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Salary & Perks

• Salary package in the range of $85,000–$110,000, includes base salary, super, accommodation, and performance-based bonus eligibility
• Free on-site accommodation
• Quarterly and annual bonus scheme
• Career pathways with Australia’s largest park network
• 300+ G’day parks discounts for you and your family
• Support from an Adelaide-based national head office team
• Service recognition awards and Employee Assistance Program

Why Port Augusta?

Known as the Gateway to the Outback, Port Augusta offers a relaxed and affordable regional lifestyle. With great schools, healthcare, and local amenities, it’s an ideal spot for families or individuals looking to enjoy wide-open landscapes, local culture, and year-round sunshine. Whether it’s hiking in the Flinders Ranges, kayaking in the Spencer Gulf, or enjoying a classic country pub, there’s always something to explore.

About the Role

As Park Manager, you’ll take full ownership of park operations, including leadership, guest service, compliance, and commercial performance. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a team across reception, housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services
• Driving a positive, performance-focused culture
• Managing the park’s financial performance, P&L, and revenue opportunities
• Ensuring the park is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming
• Collaborating with internal teams including revenue, HR, and marketing
• Being available for after-hours operational needs as required

About You

You’re a proactive, confident leader who thrives in a dynamic, guest-facing environment. You enjoy developing your team, improving processes, and solving problems while keeping things running smoothly.

You’ll bring:

• Strong, results-driven leader — accommodation experience preferred, but top performing managers from other industries will be highly valued
• Strong financial acumen including budget management and cost controls
• Great communication and team development skills
• Tech confidence, especially with RMS or similar systems (preferred)
• A valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to live on-site as part of your total package

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to take charge of your own park, lead a great team, and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in Port Augusta, apply today! Join a company that’s passionate about people, places, and possibilities.

Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance for criminal records. Additionally, a valid Working with Children's Check specific to the state is required.

This role may require heavy lifting (up to 20kg), kneeling, squatting, and working with chemicals and machinery.

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.