Relief General Manager - Brisbane & Gold Coast

Opal Healthcare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Brisbane and the Gold Coast is seeking a permanent Relief General Manager to support multiple care communities. You will provide leadership during transitions, maintain high care standards, and keep residents, families, and staff wellbeing central.

This pathway role offers exposure to diverse community environments and development toward a substantive General Manager position, with state-based leadership support and ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• Adaptable, resilient leader with strong communication
• Visible, hands-on leadership style
• Desire to develop into long-term aged care leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term leadership and operational support in local communities
• Maintain care, quality, compliance, and smooth daily operations
• Build trust quickly with residents, families and teams
• Support handovers and transitions to maintain continuity of care
• Role-model Opal’s values: C Compassion, A Accountability, R Respect, E Excellence

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Change management

People development

Job description

\"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed, people do.\"
Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for. As a Relief General Manager, you play a vital role in supporting Care Communities acrossBrisbane & Gold Coast, ensuring continuity of leadership, uplifting culture, and maintaining the high standards of care our residents deserve.

We welcome Expressions of Interest year‑round as part of our ongoing commitment to developing a strong pipeline of future General Managers within each state.

About the Role:

As a permanent Relief General Manager, you will support multiple Care Communities within QLD.

Your leadership ensures stability during periods of transition, leave coverage, or rapid operational needs, always keeping residents, families, and team wellbeing at the centre.

This pathway role offers rich exposure to different community environments while building the capability and confidence required to progress into a substantive General Manager position.

Why This Role?

• A permanent leadership role that builds your pathway to General Manager
• Exposure to a variety of operational environments across the region
• Sector‑leading training, coaching and support from senior leaders
• A role with real purpose and community impact
• Strong operational and clinical support from state‑based leaders
• Open all year as part of Opal’s future leadership pipeline

What You'll Do:

• Provide short‑term leadership and operational support in local communities
• Maintain care, quality, compliance, and smooth daily operations
• Build trust quickly with residents, families and teams
• Support handovers and transitions to maintain continuity of care
• Role‑model Opal’s values: C Compassion, A Accountability, R Respect, E Excellence

What You’ll Bring:

• Adaptability, resilience and strong interpersonal communication
• A visible, hands‑on leadership style
• Passion for making a difference within your local communities
• Desire to develop into a long‑term aged care leadership career

What We Offer:

• A structured pathway to becoming a future General Manager
• Comprehensive training and ongoing leadership development
• Coaching from your RGM/SAM, supported by a wider regional team and national specialists
• The opportunity to make an impact across multiple communities in your state

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Opal.

This Expression of Interest remains open year‑round as we continue to invest in future state‑based leaders.

If you’re a committed, adaptable leader ready for a meaningful pathway role, we’d love to hear from you.