General Manager

2 weeks ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia Discovery Parks Full time
Be part of the growth of a South Australian success story

  • Flexible working arrangements in fastgrowing organisation
  • Fun, energetic and open culture with great discounts for you and your family

About Us


The G'day Group comprises a range of leading Australian tourism brands including Discovery Parks, G'day Parks the G'day Rewards loyalty program and the WikiCamps travel app.

Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G'day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts.

The largest park network in the country, we're about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g'day to more of Australia.


WikiCamps is the number 1 paid app in the Australian Apple app store and we have a vision to continue to enhance our product offering, making it the ultimate digital travel companion for regional and remote travellers.

G'day Group's investment in WikiCamps is part of our commitment to continuing to innovate and grow as a leader in regional travel experiences.


We're on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology.

Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests, and we are the co-custodians of some of the country's most treasured places; a privilege we don't take lightly.

With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g'day.


The Role


The General Manager of Innovation and New Ventures is responsible for driving innovation initiatives and identifying new business opportunities for the organization.

This role requires a deep understanding of emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs to develop and execute strategies that lead to sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

This role will require you to;

  • Develop and execute the company's innovation strategy, identifying opportunities for new ventures and partnerships
  • Leadership of existing WikiCamps digital community product
  • Lead crossfunctional teams to launch new ventures, products, and services, from ideation to execution
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the company, encouraging creativity and experimentation
  • Develop and manage relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders, including investors, customers, and industry associations
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends that may impact the company's business model or competitive landscape
  • Work with other department heads to ensure the Ventures and Innovation team is aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives
  • Manage the budget and resources of the Ventures and Innovation team, ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively

Your Experience


You will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or relevant along with sound experience in business development, product development or entrepreneurship, with a track record of launching successful ventures or partnerships.

You will have strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate market opportunities and make balanced business decision.

Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with stakeholder management a focus.


You will by naturally curious and possess a high level of energy, self-motivation, initiative, flexibility and attention to detail to be successful in meeting the business demands at Discovery Parks.

Your naturally upbeat and open style will fit our cultural values. You will have a highly organised mindset with the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

G'day Group is a dynamic company with an energetic 'market disrupter' reputation. If you are passionate, adventurous, and ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

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Benefits

  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations


 Leave Policies
  • Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave


 Professional Development
  • Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional memberships


 Employee Savings
  • Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G'day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our ESG statement
The G'day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations

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