Senior Leadership Opportunity
Rewarding Role
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead the SeaLink Tasmania business. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and driving sustainable business growth.
As General Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and strategic direction of the business, ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of services while fostering strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
You will lead all aspects of the business, including operations, people leadership, financial management, fleet management/customer service, sales and marketing as well as risk and safety. You will ensure contractual obligations are met, financial targets are achieved, and the business continues to identify and capitalise on opportunities for growth.
About You
You are an accomplished senior leader with a proven ability to manage complex operations and deliver strong commercial outcomes. You are equally comfortable developing strategy, leading people and building trusted relationships with employees, customers, government agencies, regulators and industry partners.
You will bring:
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Outstanding leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams
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Substantial experience in managing a commercial business, managing budgets, achieving and exceeding financial targets and improving operational performance
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Demonstrated ability to drive a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement
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Experience managing contracts, stakeholder relationships and operational performance
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Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
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Strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with the ability to align operational activities to organisational objectives
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Experience working within a highly regulated environment and ensuring compliance to safety and environmental legislation
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High level decision making and problem-solving abilities
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Crisis management experience
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Change management experience
If you are a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.
We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.
Applications close 9 August 2026
About Us
SeaLink Tasmania operates the vital ferry service connecting Kettering and Bruny Island, providing a safe, reliable, and efficient transport link for residents, visitors, and local businesses. We’re passionate about showcasing the beauty of Bruny Island and supporting the local community through professional, friendly, and dependable marine transport.
SeaLink Tasmania is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism - one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses, with operations across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences. We are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, the USA, Singapore and the UK.
Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
