About the opportunity
Lead exceptional guest experiences. Inspire a great team. Help shape the future of our holiday parks. Are you a confident leader with a passion for tourism, outstanding customer service and creating memorable guest experiences? Do you have the operational, financial and people leadership skills to bring out the best in a team while ensuring safe, sustainable and successful holiday park operations? The Shire is seeking a capable and motivated Coordinator - Yiradjinda Holiday Parks to lead the coordinated operation of Turner Holiday Park, Flinders Bay Holiday Park and Alexandra Bridge Camping Ground. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across three unique destinations, supporting the experiences of visitors while helping protect and enhance the assets, services and reputation of our holiday parks.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager Arts & Economic Development, you will provide operational leadership across the three parks, guiding the Operations Supervisors for Customer Service and Grounds & Facilities to deliver safe, welcoming, high-quality and commercially sustainable services. You will oversee day-to-day operations while balancing guest satisfaction, team performance, financial accountability and long-term asset management. From developing operational plans and managing budgets to strengthening safety, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our parks operate efficiently and are well positioned for the future. Working collaboratively with management and your team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of Yiradjinda Holiday Parks, ensuring services meet community and visitor expectations while aligning with the Shire’s priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
About you
- Demonstrated experience coordinating or supervising holiday parks, caravan parks, camping grounds or comparable accommodation, tourism or hospitality operations.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor supervisors, develop teams and build a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- A sound understanding of work health and safety, emergency management and legislative compliance in a public-facing environment.
- Financial and commercial acumen, including budget development, forecasting, expenditure and revenue management, procurement and financial risk.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the confidence and diplomacy to manage escalated guest concerns.
- Experience developing and reviewing operational plans, procedures and asset maintenance programs.
- Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office and reservation booking systems.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- You will also hold a current C Class Driver's Licence and be able to participate in after-hours and on-call arrangements in accordance with rosters.
Why join us?
This is more than an operational role. It is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance the visitor experience and contribute to the long-term success of three valued holiday destinations. You will have the opportunity to combine people leadership, operational excellence and commercial thinking in a role where your decisions make a tangible difference to guests, staff and the broader community. Housing options may be available for the successful candidate as part of an attractive employment opportunity.
Details
Job Title: Coordinator - Yiradjinda Holiday Parks (HR 20/27)
Location: Augusta, WA
Employment Type: Continuing, Full-time
Salary: IA Level 8 $104,668 to $113,296 plus superannuation, professional development, and recreation centre membership
Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 at 4:00pm
For questions about the role
For more information, please contact Michelle Hewitt, Manager Holiday Parks at mhewitt@yiradjinda.com.au or 08 9780 5633
Andrea Selvey, CEO
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