How to become a Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager

Organises and controls the operations of a caravan park and camping ground to provide accommodation and leisure services.

Main tasks

• Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operations of a caravan park and camping ground
• Ensures a park's facilities and grounds are well-maintained and clean
• Oversees the allocation of sites and facilities to guests
• Manages reservations and bookings, including check-in and check-out procedures
• Handles customer enquiries, complaints and requests
• Implements and enforces park rules and regulations
• Monitors and maintains financial records, including revenue and expenses
• Develops and implements marketing strategies to attract new guests
• Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT60122); Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422); Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50122); Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322); Diploma of Outdoor Leadership (SIS50421)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $78,988 a year
• About 3,200 people work in this job group now, and about 3,500 are projected by 2035. (+7.6%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Related jobs

• Hosted Accommodation Operator
• Travel Agency Manager
• Accommodation Service Manager
• Cafe or Restaurant Manager
• Catering Manager
• Amusement Centre Manager

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager?

Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management; Diploma of Hospitality Management.

How much does a Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $78,988 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 8% by 2035, from about 3,200 to about 3,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager?

Usually not. Only 13% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management; Diploma of Hospitality Management.

Will AI change the work of a Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04