General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Full time
An Epic Icon needs an Epic Team! Applications will close on 13th January 2025, apply now! Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Ayers Rock Resort is searching for a General Manager of Hotels & Operations to live and work onsite at Yulara, NT which is a 20 min drive from Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks.
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia offers experience-based holidays in spectacular wilderness locations, including Ayers Rock Resort in the iconic Red Centre and tourism facilities in Mossman Gorge, located in tropical Queensland. Through enriching experiences, incredible natural beauty, and a suite of activities and attractions, we aspire to have every guest feeling...Just WOW.
More importantly, Voyages has a strong commitment to social responsibility and strives to give back and support the people and communities in which we operate through Indigenous training, employment, and economic development.
This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that is focused on changing lives through cultural tourism. If you want to be part of something truly meaningful, and you are ready for the challenge, then we want to hear from you. Who we're seeking? If you are the type of General Manager who rolls their sleeves up to help our food & beverage team set up tables on sand dunes, clear plates at breakfast during peak periods, or strip beds for housing teams due to quick room turnaround, or check in guests at the Front Desk due to cancelled flights from bad weather, this role is for you.
This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to drive performance across a complex, multi-faceted resort operation. The incumbent will be expected to balance short-term operational excellence with long-term strategic goals, ensuring the resort's continued growth and success in a competitive marketplace.
With over 10 years' experience, this role would suit someone who has experience as a multi-hotel or Cluster General Manager, with senior leadership exposure that demonstrates solid business acumen and suitability for the responsibility, management, and profitability of our largest operation of the resort.
Key Duties Your day-to-day will involve leading a diverse team by providing guidance to our hotel general managers and outlet managers, which are made up of:
General Manager – Zone 1: responsibility for Sails in the Desert, restaurants – Ilkari, Walpa, and Pira. The Lost Camel, Town Square restaurants – Geckos, Kulata, and Ayers Wok, Outdoor Dining – Sounds of Silence, Field of Lights, Sunrise Journeys, Wintjiri Wiru, and Tali Wiru.General Manager - Zone 2: responsibility for Desert Gardens, restaurants - Mangata and Arnguli, Emu Walk Apartments.Hotel Manager – Zone 3: responsibility for Outback Hotel & Lodge, restaurants – BBQ Bar, Bough House, Outback Bar and Kiosk, Berry Road Contractors Camp, Residents Club.Guest Activities & Tours Manager: responsibility for Desert Awakenings and daily resort activities.Laundry Manager: responsible for the commercial laundry for the whole resort.This isn't just any regular General Manager gig; you will have the chance to change the lives of Indigenous Australians by providing market-leading training and employment programs while empowering a growing Indigenous workforce.
The Best Part The highlight of being a General Manager Hotel Operations here is that from the moment your guests arrive, you're there to ensure that their every need is met. You oversee the exceptional staff and amenities, ensuring that every guest has an unforgettable experience.
Our resort offers a range of attractive incentives to enhance your employment experience with us. We'll provide you accommodation, Live Rent Free! in a 3 Bedroom House (subject to family requirements) - Live Rent Free, a 10% Bonus aspect, 4 Officers Checks per month, a vehicle for personal and work use, worldwide accommodation discounts as part of Accor Hotels resort discounts, delicious on-shift meals, and set relocation assistance up to the value of $5,000. In addition, you'll have access to our staff pool, gym, and Residents Club. When you're off the clock, take advantage of your free time to explore the Red Centre and enjoy unique and fulfilling experiences in unforgettable locations.
This isn't just a job. This is an experience that'll leave you with enough memories to last a lifetime.
If you're an eternal adventurer searching for jaw-dropping experiences, shoot your application through now!
A National Criminal History Check is a mandatory step in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr