An Epic Icon needs an Epic Team
Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Ayers Rock Resort is searching for a General Manager Wellbeing to live and work onsite at Yulara, NT which is 20 min drive from Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the wellbeing systems that support a large, on-site workforce and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees living and working at the resort, including leadership of the National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) Residential Program. This role suits someone who can hold responsibility, ambiguity and judgement in a real-world operating environment.
Role
In this role you will provide visible and credible clinical leadership across the Resort's wellbeing systems. Reporting to the Director of Regional Engagement, you will hold end‑to‑end accountability for:
Staff and trainee wellbeing systems
Professional counselling service
Clinical governance, ethical practice and critical incident response
Program delivery, budgets, compliance and reporting
Integration of wellbeing within daily resort operation
Working alongside hotel General Managers, operational leaders and cultural teams, you will play a critical role in workforce stability, safety, retention and community connection.
A Snapshot Of Your New Role
Lead, mentor and empower a multidisciplinary team (counselling, activities, residential support).
Provide strong clinical and practice leadership across all wellbeing services.
Oversee critical incident response, confidentiality, governance and ethical frameworks.
Design and deliver wellbeing and prevention programs, managing budgets and compliance.
Build trusted partnerships with operational leaders to influence culture and wellbeing outcomes.
Champion cultural safety, inclusion and evidence‑informed practice.
The Ayers Rock Resort Wellbeing Team delivers culturally safe, community‑aligned wellbeing initiatives focused on social, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing—particularly for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and NITA trainees.
About You
You are an experienced wellbeing or community services leader who is comfortable working in remote, cross‑cultural environments where ambiguity is part of daily life.
You Bring
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related field, with eligibility for professional membership (AASW, PACFA etc.)
Senior leadership experience in wellbeing, social or community services
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Strong clinical decision‑making skills and confidence operating in complex and remote contexts
The ability to act as a trusted, on‑site leader who exercises sound judgement in real time
This role requires a current Working with Children's Check or ability to obtain, National Crime History Check, as well as a valid Open Australian Drivers License.
The Best Part
The highlight of being the General Manager Wellbeing here is the opportunity to truly connect with culture and support our trainees to achieve their goal of completing their 12-month traineeship.
Our resort offers a range of attractive incentives to make your employment experience with us even better, such as FOC accommodation, competitive pay, resort discounts, delicious on-shift meals, and a relocation assistance payment. 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.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitality