Resort Operations Manager
Ocean Dunes Resort | King Island, Tasmania
Lead the opening of one of Australia's newest luxury golf resorts.
Ocean Dunes is entering an exciting new chapter.
With our championship links golf course already recognised as one of Australia's premier golf destinations, we're preparing to open a brand-new 48-room hotel overlooking the spectacular coastline of King Island in February ****.
We're looking for an experienced
Resort Operations Manager
to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life.
This is a rare opportunity to help establish operational standards, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and shape the guest experience from day one.
About Ocean Dunes
Located on the rugged west coast of King Island, Ocean Dunes combines world-class golf with breathtaking ocean views and genuine Tasmanian hospitality.
The new resort will feature:
48 luxury guest rooms
Restaurant, bar and lounge (opening late ****)
Golf shop and guest facilities
Future luxury villas and expanded resort amenities
This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days will be the same.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the resort while leading the successful pre-opening and ongoing delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
You'll work across every aspect of the operation including:
Accommodation operations
Front Office and Guest Services
Housekeeping
Food & Beverage
Guest Experience
Maintenance coordination
Team leadership and culture
Financial performance
Operational systems and procedures




WHS and compliance
You'll play a key role in recruiting the team, developing operating procedures, implementing systems, and ensuring Ocean Dunes opens as one of Australia's premier luxury golf destinations.
About You
We're looking for an energetic hospitality leader who enjoys building teams and creating memorable guest experiences.
You'll ideally bring:
Previous leadership experience within a hotel, resort or luxury hospitality environment
Experience managing multi-department operations
Strong people leadership and coaching skills
Excellent commercial and financial acumen
A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
Outstanding communication and organisational skills
A calm, hands-on leadership style
The ability to thrive in a dynamic pre-opening setting
Previous pre-opening experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Why Join Ocean Dunes?
This is far more than another operations role.
You'll have the opportunity to help launch one of Australia's most exciting new luxury tourism destinations while working alongside an experienced leadership team committed to creating something truly special.
We offer:
Competitive salary package
Performance incentive opportunities
Accommodation and relocation assistance
Professional development opportunities
A unique island lifestyle
The chance to leave your mark on a landmark Australian resort
If you're passionate about hospitality, leadership and creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications should include a cover letter and current resume.

📌 Resort Operations Manager (Tasmania)
🏢 Ocean Dunes King Island
📍 Tasmania