Groups and Experiences Manager: Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

About Us

Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon is looking for a dynamic Groups & Experiences Manager to take the reins of our entire activities, tours, and groups portfolio. From sunrise Rim Walks to astronomy evenings, weddings, incentives, and everything in between — you’ll shape the experiences people travel across the world to see.

This is a chance to live and work in one of Australia’s most spectacular natural environments and lead a high-performing team that brings the magic of Watarrka National Park to life.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Base Salary: $78,900
• Live in the heart of the NT outback — accommodation & meals included
• Lead an incredible team delivering iconic experiences
• Build partnerships with Luritja Traditional Owners and support culturally respectful tourism
• Influence product development, signature experiences, and revenue growth
• Work for Australia’s largest regional accommodation network, the G’day Group

The Role

As our Groups & Experiences Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading a team of 5 across activities, tours, and group event delivery
• Designing, costing and launching unforgettable guest experiences
• Delivering weddings, incentives, group series, school programs & conferences
• Achieving revenue and profit targets for Groups & Experiences
• Maintaining 90%+ guest satisfaction across all activities
• Building strong relationships with Traditional Owners and Indigenous guides
• Ensuring all tours meet safety, environmental and cultural compliance
• Managing labour and operating costs within budget
• Monitoring guest feedback & competitor offerings to drive improvement
• Creating seasonal experience calendars and new signature experiences each year

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong experience in tourism, hospitality, events or activity operations
• A proven track record growing group business (incentives, weddings, conferences)
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• High levels of cultural awareness and guest service excellence
• Strong commercial skills — quoting, costing, P&L understanding
• A current manual driver’s licence
• NT Ochre Card (or ability to obtain)
• Willingness to live remotely (accommodation & meals provided)

Bonus points if you also bring:

• Experience working with Indigenous communities
• Tourism/Event qualifications
• Guiding or astronomy knowledge

This Role Is Perfect For You If…

You love the outdoors, you’re commercially savvy, you thrive in fast-paced environments, and you want a job where every day is different — with experiences that genuinely make people’s holidays unforgettable.

Ready to Make Kings Canyon Your Backyard?

Hit Apply Now and join a team that delivers the best of the Red Centre, every single day.

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at Kings Canyon. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Group offers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.