“At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed, people do.”

Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our C.A.R.E values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. As one of Australia’s leading private aged care providers, we support over 23,000 team members caring for more than 14,000 residents across 149 Care Communities nationwide — and we continue to grow.

Lead, Learn and Grow with Opal HealthCare

At Opal HealthCare, we know great leaders create outstanding communities.

We're seeking passionate and adaptable leaders to join us as Relief General Managers across either Victoria North or Victoria South.

Unlike traditional relief roles, this is a permanent full-time leadership position designed to develop future Care Community General Managers. Working across a variety of care communities, you'll gain exposure to different leadership challenges, teams and operational environments while being supported by experienced Regional GMs, Area Managers and specialist support teams.

Why This Role?

This role offers a unique opportunity to build broad leadership experience while learning what great care community leadership looks like across multiple settings. While travel flexibility is required, most assignments are typically located across metropolitan Melbourne, with occasional regional opportunities as needed.

Many of our Relief General Managers progress into permanent Care Community General Manager roles within 3 to 9 months, depending on individual readiness, performance and available opportunities. Where possible, we aim to align permanent opportunities with a leader's preferred location.

What You'll Do

- Provide General Manager leadership across a variety of care communities
- Lead and inspire clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver exceptional resident outcomes




- Drive performance across care quality, compliance, people and financial outcomes
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, teams and local communities
- Foster a positive, high-performing culture aligned to Opal's C.A.R.E Values
- Support operational excellence through coaching, leadership and continuous improvement
- Gain exposure to different community sizes, challenges and opportunities

What You'll Bring

- Leadership experience within aged care, healthcare, hospitality, community services or another service-led environment
- A passion for leading people and creating high-performing cultures
- Strong commercial and operational capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Adaptability, resilience and confidence working across different environments
- A visible, hands-on leadership style
- Flexibility and willingness to travel across your designated region

What We Offer You

- A Pathway to General Management: Build the skills and experience to lead your own care community
- Empowered Leadership: Take ownership and make meaningful decisions from day one
- Strong Support: Partner with Regional GMs, Area Managers and specialist support teams
- Career Growth: Leadership development, mentoring and genuine progression opportunities
- Scale & Stability: Join one of Australia's leading aged care providers
- Purpose & Impact: Make a meaningful difference to residents, families and team members every day

Lead with Purpose If you're looking to broaden your leadership experience, accelerate your development and build a long-term General Manager career with Opal HealthCare, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to register your ‘Expression of Interest’ and join our Relief General Manager talent community for upcoming opportunities across Victoria.

📌 General Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Opal HealthCare
📍 Melbourne