FAQ’s
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Q. If you don’t have a current vacancy what should I do?
Please register your details on our expression of interest form to be contacted when we are advertising for a position.
Q. Who can I contact for more information on the contract?
You can email careers@atpm.com.au or call our Recruitment Team at the Support Office on (07) 5607 1405 if you have any questions regarding the contract.We provide our park management contract guidelines to shortlisted applicants.
Q. How will I be contacted regarding advertised positions?
If you have registered your contact details on our Expression of Interest page you will be contacted via email when we advertise for a position.
Q. How long is a typical park management contract?
The length of the contract offered is dependent on each individual park and the type of agreement ATPM has with the park owner. Contracts offered are usually 1 to 2 year duration, sometimes with an option period.
Q. Do you provide training?
ATPM provides induction and training to successful management teams. Induction is a one-day introduction to ATPM’s values, systems & team as well as an overview of management team & ATPM obligations in running the holiday park. Training consists of 5-7 full days spent at ATPM’s training park to learn the many aspects of park management & ATPM procedures including but not limited to OHS, RMS, asset cleaning, grounds maintenance, back office, customer service, local marketing & legislation relevant to holiday parks.
Q. How can I find out what the contract I am applying for is worth?
Management teams can expect to earn approximately $80,000 - $100,000 p.a. + performance incentives and the opportunity to earn additional income through other commercial ventures. We discuss more specific figures on offer of contract.
Q. How are Managers paid?
Each contracted management team is given an annual contract sum that is paid to their Pty Ltd Company in 12 equal monthly instalments. This sum consists of an amount for the management team, an allowance for them to pay to staff to assist in the running of the park, an allowance to offset the running costs, depreciation and fuel needed for plant and equipment that will be required to be supplied by the successful management team, and an allowance for other sundry expenses such as uniforms.
Q. What is the plant & equipment required and how much will I have to spend?An example of some of the plant & equipment required would be a second-hand ute, ride-on mower, push mower, lawn edger, brush cutter, chainsaw, blower vac, digital camera, park communication equipment, various cleaning equipment and various small tools. The amount required to be spent is approximately $20,000 - $30,000 dependent on the size & features of the park. Plant & equipment purchased by the Manager’s Pty Ltd Company remains the property of the management team and is theirs to keep or on-sell at the end of their contract if they wish.
Q. What does the plant & equipment allowance cover?The plant & equipment allowance is incorporated into the manager’s monthly payment and is designed to cover the depreciation, fuel costs and maintenance of plant and equipment. The amount paid to the management team for their plant & equipment allowance is approximately $10,000 - $15,000 p.a.
Q. Can I post/fax you my resume?
We request that all applications are submitted via email.
Q. How will I know if I am unsuccessful?
We will advise you via email if you are unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process.
Q. Whom should I nominate as a referee and when will they be contacted?
Recent work referees, such as a supervisor and/or manager from your current or previous employers, who are familiar with your work history and performance, are preferred. Please provide contact details of at least two referees and make sure their contact numbers are current and you notify them that you have nominated them as a referee. Referees are contacted verbally before a contract is offered. Should you have concerns regarding your current manager being contacted, please let us know.
Q. What happens if I am the successful contractor?
The successful contractor will be required to set up their own Proprietary Limited Company, obtain Workcover insurance for their employees and obtain the necessary plant & equipment required to run the park. In addition, new managers are required to attend a one-day induction at ATPM’s support office on the Gold Coast and up to one week at our training park, to be trained in ATPM’s high standards of park management.
Q. Who will see my application? Is it confidential?
Your application will be treated with respect and confidentiality and handled by our recruitment team. We will only retain your personal information and contact you again if you give us permission to do so.
Q. How will my private information be used?
ATPM abides by the federal privacy legislation. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information.
Q. Can I get feedback about my application?
Due to the large volume of applications received, detailed feedback on applications and interviews is not usually provided.
Q. How can I provide feedback on this website?
We welcome your feedback on this website. If you wish to provide us with feedback or have a question that has not been answered please email careers@atpm.com.au. |
