Senior Area Manager, Queensland & NSW North

Senior Area Manager – Queensland

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

With 146 Care Communities and more than 24,000 team members, Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers. Our purpose is simple: to bring joy to those we care for. As a Senior Area Manager, you will shape the success of multiple Care Communities by building strong leaders, inspiring high performance, and influencing outcomes that deliver exceptional resident care.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of Care Communities spanning Northern New South Wales, the Gold Coast and South Brisbane.

This is a high‑impact role where your ability to influence, coach and guide General Managers will be critical. You will lead through others - lifting capability, strengthening culture, and ensuring clinical, commercial and workforce excellence across diverse and dynamic environments.

You will champion Opal Healthcares purpose and values, drive continuous improvement, and cultivate a united leadership network focused on delivering outstanding resident experiences.

This Role Is Ideal For:

• An experienced leader ready to take on broad multi‑site accountability and lead through influence, or
• A seasoned multi‑site operator seeking to bring strong leadership presence to a purpose‑led, growing organisation

Success in this role comes from empowering leaders, building strong relationships, and balancing commercial acumen with a deeply resident‑centred, values‑driven approach.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience across multiple sites, with the ability to inspire, influence and engage diverse teams
• A coaching mindset that builds capability, accountability and confidence in others
• Proven ability to shape culture and develop highly engaged, high‑performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen across budgets, occupancy, workforce planning and operational performance
• Deep commitment to quality care, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment
• A positive mindset with a strong capacity to create momentum
• Alignment with Opal values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

What We Offer

• A career‑defining leadership role with significant opportunity to influence outcomes and drive organisational success
• Strong regional support, established frameworks and robust systems to set you up for success
• Access to Opal Leadership School and scholarships of up to $15,000 for further development
• The ability to lead with autonomy, backed by comprehensive organisational resources

Additional Requirements

All applicants must be willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical, police clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check.