Opportunity This Way
About Hindmarsh Shire
Located in western Victoria’s beautiful Wimmera region, Hindmarsh Shire sits between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway, bordered by the Little Desert and Wyperfeld National Parks. Here, you can enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city nearby.
Our Shire is home to friendly communities across Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit, offering great local schools, safe neighbourhoods, and a relaxed pace of life. Explore scenic walking and cycling trails along rivers, lakes, and wetlands or enjoy vibrant local cafés, bakeries, and boutique shops – there is something for everyone.
Join our small, values-driven team delivering services to over 5,500 residents across 7,500 km² - and discover a place where community, opportunity, and lifestyle come together.
Hindmarsh Shire Council currently has the following vacancy:
Caretaker - Nhill Holiday Park
Permanent Part Time
45 hours per fortnight - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Salary commencing at $35.28 per hour (plus superannuation)
The Nhill Holiday Park is conveniently situated off the Western Highway and is growing in popularity after substantial upgrades to facilities. We are seeking a motivated person to take on a caretaking role and continue building the park as a fantastic place to stay by maintaining a welcoming and clean environment. Duties will include greeting visitors, maintenance of the grounds, collection of fees and cleaning of amenities and cabins. This position is part time, and the required hours of work will be 10:00am to 6:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Weekend work may be required during peak times or to cover leave.
This position would suit someone with fantastic communication skills, who is organised and can work independently to a high standard.
To apply, please submit your interest via the application form, including cover letter, resume and a response specifically addressing the key selection criteria:
- Experience in caravan park operation, the hospitality or customer service industry.
- Sound general maintenance and cleaning experience.
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a broad range of people.
- Basic computer skills, with the ability to learn the use of an online reservation system.
- Basic experience in cash handling.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check.
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.
More information is available in the position description. Applications close Friday 27 November 2026at 12:00noon.
For enquiries on this position, please contact Mark Fletcher, Manager Economic Development and Tourism, on 03 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.