Relief General Manager: Path to Aged Care Leadership

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

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.