Maintenance Manager: Discovery Resorts - Wilpena

About Us

G’day Group comprises leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, Resorts and the loyalty program G'day Rewards. Employing more than 2000 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has the largest park network in the country, offering an amazing customer journey.

Discovery Resorts - Wilpena, the gateway to the breathtaking Flinders Ranges, 430 kilometers north of Adelaide. Experience the beauty of the 800 million-year-old natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound and share in unforgettable adventures like scenic flights, 4WD tours, mountain biking, bushwalking, and Aboriginal cultural experiences. As the only accommodation in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, our resort offers a variety of stunning options, from glamping tents to modern resort rooms and campsites. Enjoy delicious local cuisine, exceptional stargazing, and become part of a team that immerses visitors in Australia’s stunning landscapes!

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Wilpena Resort recognises their commitment to traditional owners of the land in which we operate, and therefore, encourage applications from Adnyamathanha peoples.

The Role

As Maintenance Manager, you will oversee all maintenance operations across the property. You will lead and coordinate a diverse team including mechanics, plumbers, grounds staff and general hands, ensuring the day‑to‑day functionality of infrastructure, plant and equipment across the park.

With a strong operational and people‑management focus, you will:

• Prioritise and delegate maintenance activities across multiple sites
• Ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly, on time and within budget
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and capital works planning
• Oversee contractors and specialist trades
• Play a key role in maintaining a high‑quality guest experience through reliable, well‑presented facilities

This is a varied and hands‑on role suited to a proactive leader who is comfortable working in a large‑scale, remote resort environment.

Benefits

• Free food and accommodation in a truly unique location
• A supportive, close‑knit resort team
• Competitive salary package
• The chance to work for a large, respected Australian hospitality group
• Discounts across the G’Day Group network of parks
• Access to discounted products through G’Day Rewards Partners

About You

You are an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams and solving problems in dynamic environments. Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance leadership role, preferably in hospitality, resorts or remote operations
• Strong people‑management skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate a diverse team
• Extensive hands‑on experience with STP, WTP and generators at a large‑scale site
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and subcontractors
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and planning skills
• The ability to manage resources and budgets effectively
• A proactive, practical and solutions‑focused mindset
• A genuine commitment to workplace health and safety

Qualifications & Licences

• Trade qualification (Electrician, Mechanic, Plumber, Engineer, Carpenter, etc.)
• Unrestricted/Open Manual Driver’s Licence
• Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Relevant licences such as Chainsaw or Forklift
• Workplace Health & Safety Representative Training
• HR Driver’s Licence
• Pool Operator’s Certificate

This is a role where you will be living and working in outback Australia. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

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.