About the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (the Authority) was established on 1 December 2020 to deliver better protection and management of the iconic coast and parks of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
In partnership with Traditional Owners, our role is to manage, protect, rehabilitate and foster resilience of the natural, cultural and heritage values of coastal Crown land and marine waters along the Great Ocean Road.
As a public land manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, we manage a wide variety of public land from National Parks to coastal beaches to town foreshores. We also lead visitation policy and planning for the scenic landscapes along the Great Ocean Road to manage visitation and provide a great visitor experience.
All revenue raised through our commercial endeavours is reinvested into the coast to ensure the Great Ocean Road region can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.
About the Commercial & Visitor Economy Team
The Commercial and Visitor Economy team are responsible for the management and growth of revenue generating work streams within the authority. Additional income comes from issuing leases, licences and permits for various commercial and one-off activities and events along the coast.
New revenue streams associated to visitor contributions are being developed and will be implemented as the associated regulations are passed in parliament and the commercial team continues to explore other revenue creating opportunities to support our self-funded operating model.
The Commercial team is responsible for the delivery of safe operations, management of costs to ensure profitability, marketing of all saleable products to create growth and transparent management of all leases, licenses and permits.
Purpose of the position
The Grounds Maintenance Worker is accountable for ensuring the Lightstation site grounds are kept to a high presentation and safety standard. They are responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the grounds (lawns, gardens, trees and terrain) of the Lightstation site as well as assisting in the provision of general maintenance activities (minor repairs, painting, removal of debris, etc) of structures, accommodations, facilities, equipment and other items.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications and experience
• Certificate III or higher in Horticulture or similar field or trade qualification preferable
• Relevant experience in the tourism or hospitality sector is beneficial
• Chainsaw qualifications
• First Aid certificate
Knowledge and skills
• Practical grounds skills developed in an environment involving care and maintenance of large-scale broad acreage grounds spaces
• Practical maintenance skills developed in an environment involving a range of general repair and handyman activities
• Ability to communicate with people across a broad range of backgrounds in a friendly and approachable manner
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience in safe manual handling techniques and use of chemicals (preferred).