Employment Opportunities

Permanent Positions

Regional Manager - Tasmania

  • National Accommodation Company
  • Progressive Industry Leader
  • Management Opportunity
  • Competitive Salary

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Senior Management team with responsibility for the operation and performance of our Tasmanian Portfolio of Accommodation Parks. The position is based in Hobart and is remunerated by a competitive salary.

The range of duties and responsibilities is diverse and will require practical knowledge of tourism and hospitality, property and rental management and marketing strategies.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of:

  • Budgeting, cost containment and capital investment review
  • Marketing and promotions
  • Staff management and development
  • Leadership and the ability to motivate others
  • The capacity to operate with initiative

The position will suit an individual with a high level of energy, who enjoys problem solving, team-based work and who will find satisfaction in performing the hands-on nature of this role. If you have the ability to enhance this business with outstanding communication skills, flexible business nature, and an all round sense of professionalism then apply now.

All queries and applications should be emailed to thillier@discoveryparks.com.au. Applications close 4.00 pm Friday, 10 September 2010.

 

PARK HOSTS - Warrnambool, VIC

We currently have an opportunity for full-time Park Hosts at our property in Warrnambool.  The successful person or couple will manage the operations, staff and finance of the property and ensure the smooth functioning of the Park.

Knowledge, skills and attributes required in a Park Host include:

  • A focus on providing excellent customer service, at all times
  • Comprehensive handyman and/or solid office skills are essential; a trade certificate will be highly regarded
  • Both must be computer literate
  • Understanding of yield management
  • Flexible attitude to work, and work hours
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Good people and relationship building skills

Common tasks performed by Park Hosts include but are not limited to:

  • Grounds maintenance, gardening and general upkeep
  • Ensure high standard of park appearance is manintained at all times
  • Monitoring of guest accounts
  • Manage day-to-day finances of the park
  • Reception duties, answering the telephone, check-ins/outs
  • Stock control
  • Park activity organization
  • Staff management & supervision
  • Manage sales and marketing of the property in consultation with the National Sales & Marketing Manager
  • Night patrols & being available for after-hours call-outs

For a position description please email the HR Manager at thillier@discoveryparks.com.au. Applications and CVs should be emailed to employment@discoveryparks.com.au. Applications close 4.00 pm Monday, 6 September 2010.

 

TRAVEL SPECIALIST - Hobart, TAS

We seek a highly motivated Customer Service and Sales Representative to join the Discovery Holiday Parks team in Hobart, TAS. This customer contact role is an exciting opportunity to provide end to end service to both new and existing customers regarding their holiday and accommodation needs.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Outstanding, proven sales experience
  • A customer focused attitude
  • Aptitude in organisational and time management
  • High level of computer knowledge
  • Initiative and resourcefulness
  • Motivation and willingness to learn
  • Efficient and polite customer service manner

Key responsibilities include:

  • Taking incoming calls and providing excellent customer service
  • Converse with customer to determine travel destination, dates, travel dates and accommodation required
  • Process bookings in a timely and efficient manner
  • Plan, describe, arrange, and sell tour packages across Discovery Holiday Parks’ Tasmania Portfolio
  • Co-ordinate group bookings
  • Contact customers with specials and promotions.
  • Assist Park Management to drive ongoing growth through the achievement of occupancy

Extensive product and system training will be given to the successful applicant who will also be provided with continued support and professional development. Previous experience in the travel industry will be highly regarded, however, it is not essential.

The position will suit someone with high levels of energy, who is self-motivated and finds reward in performing the high level of customer service required to fulfill this role.

Please direct enquiries to the HR Manager at thillier@discoveryparks.com.au. Applications and CVs should be emailed to employment@discoveryparks.com.au. Applications close 4.00pm Friday, 03 September 2010.

 

Casual Positions  

NEW SOUTH WALES:

Discovery Holiday Parks - Jindabyne
Housekeepers - Accommodation &/OR Amenities
Required for winter snow season. Onsite accommodation will be provided.
Enquiries: Please call the Park Hosts on (02) 6456 2315

 

QUEENSLAND:

Discovery Holiday Parks - Lake Maraboon

Junior Assistant Trainee Groundsperson 25 hours per week
Housekeepers for amenities and/or cabins min of 20 hours per week
Restaurant Front of house, Bar and kitchen assistant min 15 hours per week
Onsite Accommodation available
Please call the Park Managers on (07) 4987 4950 for further information.

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA:

Discovery Holiday Parks - Adelaide Beachfront
On Going:
Housekeepers - Accommodation &/OR Amenities
Immediate Start
Enquiries: Please call the Park Hosts on 08) 8449 7726

 

TASMANIA:

Discovery Holiday Parks - Strahan
On Going:
Housekeepers - Accommodation &/OR Amenities
Immediate Start
Enquiries: Please call the Park Hosts on (03) 6472 6200

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