General Manager

• Iconic Kimberley leadership role – oversee 130+ staff across The Station, Homestead & Emma Gorge.
• live on-site in a 2-bedroom home with meals, relocation & bonus incentives.
• drive guest excellence, sustainability & Indigenous partnerships with G'day Group.

G'day Group

G'day Group is the undisputed leader in regional travel, with over 85 properties across Australia's most sensational destinations. We have a range of the best accommodation to bring people, places, and communities closer together.

El Questro

Say g'day to more of Australia and join us at El Questro, the heart of the Kimberley. Set amid the vast and ancient landscape of Western Australia's East Kimberley, this tourism icon is one of Australia's last true frontiers. We are proud co-custodians of this treasured site, with its deep gorges and majestic ranges, to thermal springs, mud and salt-flats, rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Join our team and immerse in an outback experience that combines luxury and adventure to connect people to nature, networks and communities.

We're seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead El Questro into its next era. This is a rare opportunity to manage one of Australia's most iconic wilderness resorts, overseeing its operations, people, and guest experience while driving continued growth, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship.

You'll lead a team of 130+ seasonal staff and 19 Department Heads, ensuring all three properties, The Station, Homestead, and Emma Gorge, deliver consistently exceptional service, operational excellence, and unforgettable guest experiences.

During the five-month seasonal closure, you and a small team will remain on site to prepare the property for reopening, refine processes, and deliver capital improvements.

• Lead daily resort operations with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring profitability and sustainability.
• Champion a guest engagement strategy that balances experience excellence with operational efficiency.
• Maintain the highest standards in dining, accommodation, and guest services through rigorous quality control.
• Identify and execute revenue-enhancing opportunities and process improvements across departments.
• Build and nurture relationships with Traditional Owners in line with the Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA), fostering meaningful collaboration and cultural respect.
• Represent El Questro and the G'day Group brand externally, engaging with tourism bodies, government, and local community partners.
• Inspire and empower a diverse team, fostering a culture of integrity, care, and professional development.

You're a proven leader who thrives in remote, high-stakes environments. Strategic yet hands-on, you can shift seamlessly between operations, people leadership, and guest experience and you understand what it takes to deliver excellence in the Kimberley.

Essential:

• Extensive experience in tourism, hospitality, or resort management, ideally with exposure to remote or wilderness destinations.
• Strong financial acumen, experienced in budget creation, forecasting, and cost control.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a record of developing high-performing teams.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and partnership groups.
• Strategic thinker who can balance commercial outcomes with guest and community impact.

Desirable:

• Experience in multi-property or complex resort operations.
• Background in high-end or adventure tourism.
• Familiarity with capital works or seasonal operational planning.

• Competitive salary with quarterly and annual performance bonuses.
• Private On-site two-bedroom home with utilities included.
• Relocation assistance for a seamless transition.
• Opportunity to lead one of Australia's most iconic destinations with national brand backing.
• Career advancement opportunities across the G'day Group network.
• Special rates at 300+ Discovery Parks and Resorts across Australia.
• Discounts with G'day Rewards partners.
• Service recognition and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at El Questro. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Group offers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

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 and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.