General Manager

Moreton Island Adventures is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our operations and help drive the next stage of our growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines full P&L accountability and strategic oversight with genuine on-water responsibility as vessel Master.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business — from crew leadership and vessel operations to safety compliance and maintenance oversight — while also playing a key role in identifying and executing new commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting and financial performance

• Safely operate and navigate the vessel in line with maritime regulations and company procedures

• Lead, manage and develop staff across marine and shore-based operations

• Oversee vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance plans, and major works including refits and dry dockings

• Maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS)

• Lead crew training, emergency preparedness, and incident response

• Deliver a high-quality customer experience across all operations

• Provide regular performance and strategic updates to the CEO

About You

• Proven leadership experience with strong communication skills and the ability to build a safety-first culture

• Calm, decisive approach to managing operational and emergency situations

• Strong time management skills, able to balance safety obligations with day-to-day operational demands

• Confident and competent operating the MiCat vessel, including emergency situations

Qualifications

Master > NC, MED2

Pilot Exemption, Micat specific ( training to be done upon commencement of role )

Forklift licence ( not mandatory)