Facilities Leading Hand
$38.73 per hour | Full Time
Movie World and Sea World, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
A new opportunity has arisen at Village Roadshow Theme Parks! From our world-class attractions to show-stopping entertainment, our guests see the magic, but you’ll be the one making it happen behind the scenes. As a Facilities Leading Hand, you’ll guide a team of skilled staff and contractors to keep our parks in working order with maintenance, repairs and construction projects. Join us at Movie World or Sea World and be part of something new, exciting and essential to the fun our guests enjoy every day.
Key Responsibilities
Ready to roll up your sleeves, lead the action and keep out park’s maintenance in order? You’ll be:
• Leading the team by overseeing construction, maintenance and theming to the highest standard
• Planning, coordinating, and managing maintenance projects and building works
• Assisting with budget management, purchase requisitions and purchase order receipts
• Conducting inspections to ensure VRTP standards and compliance requirements are met
• Coach and guide your team by training, mentoring, coordinating and fostering a positive and professional work environment
• Following all safety protocols and compliance training
What We’re Looking For
Grab your toolkit, put on your leaderships hat on and bring your sense of adventure. You’ll bring:
• Certificate III in Carpentry is essential, additional trade qualifications are advantageous
• Construction White Card is essential
• Forklift, Yellow Card, and Elevated Work Platform over 11 meters is advantageous
• Proven experience in building maintenance, construction and theming
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team in a fast-paced, high traffic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS, SAP and Maximo is desirable
• Experience with budget management, rostering and labour management
Why You’ll Love It
You’ll be at the heart of where the magic happens, behind the scenes of our world-class attractions! This role is perfect for someone who loves variety, problem-solving, and seeing the results of their work come to life every day. You’ll take pride in leading a skilled team that keeps our parks running smoothly, from construction projects to maintenance makeovers. No two days are the same, and you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing your craftsmanship and leadership directly enhance the guest experience
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!
