Technical Services Manager
Full Time Salary
Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Ever wondered what keeps the thrills running safely behind the scenes?
As our Technical Services Manager, you’ll lead the teams that keep our iconic attractions operating at their best. This is a newly created leadership role, designed to strengthen how we plan, maintain and deliver technical services across our parks.
With one position at Movie World and one at Sea World, this is your chance to step into a role where safety, reliability and performance come together, all while supporting unforgettable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
This is where the magic happens! You’ll be:
• Leading Technical Services operations to ensure attractions and assets are safe, compliant and reliable
• Planning and delivering annual shutdowns, preventative maintenance and scheduled works
• Coordinating supervisors, trades and contractors across daily operations and projects
• Leading, coaching and managing the Technical Services team, including workforce planning, recruitment and performance reviews
• Managing maintenance systems, documentation and compliance requirements
• Overseeing budgets, labour planning and contractor costs
• Supporting capital works and new attraction development alongside Group Projects
• Partnering with Facilities and other departments to deliver seamless technical outcomes
• Championing safety, risk management and continuous improvement across your teams
What We’re Looking For
You’re a confident, hands on leader who thrives in complex, operational environments and knows how to balance safety, compliance, people leadership and performance. You’ll bring:
• Proven experience leading technical or maintenance teams in complex environments
• Strong planning, budgeting and resource management skills
• Experience managing contractors, shutdowns and maintenance programs
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, including scheduling and costing
• A strong understanding of Amusement Ride & Device regulatory requirements
• High level leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to safety, compliance and team development
• Flexibility to work out of hours and travel when required
• Working at heights certification or capability
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!
