General Manager - Residential Aged Care

Role Overview

Seeking a seasoned leader in aged care, this position offers the chance to impact residents' lives profoundly at a trusted residential aged care facility. Join Respect, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in Regional Australia, focused on compassionate, dignified support for older Australians.

About Respect

Respect is Australia's largest regional aged care provider, grounded in values of dignity, compassion, and genuine relationships. We foster a collaborative, trusting environment that values every individual and offers meaningful career progression.

Position Details

We invite applications for a General Manager to steer the Peace Haven site in Norwood, Launceston, Tasmania. This pivotal leadership role demands overseeing the home's operations to ensure regulatory compliance, safe and person-centred care, clinical governance, workforce management, fiscal health, and exceptional resident experiences.

Key Duties

• Manage day-to-day operations prioritizing quality, compliance, and individualized care.
• Cultivate a culture of clinical excellence, continual improvement, and positive outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff teams to enhance performance and workplace morale.
• Ensure adherence to Aged Care Quality Standards and all relevant legislative and policy frameworks.
• Govern quality assurance, risk management, audits, incident management, and documentation accuracy.
• Oversee occupancy levels, budgeting, financial monitoring, workforce planning, rostering, and skills development.
• Establish robust connections with residents, families, healthcare staff, and community stakeholders.
• Promote occupational health and safety to maintain a safe, supportive, and values-led environment.
• Engage in continuous professional development to uphold best practices and support improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a confident, value-centered leader with extensive experience in residential aged care management. They will bring a balanced expertise in clinical knowledge and operational leadership, demonstrated by a history of managing teams effectively, enhancing service quality, and ensuring compliance to governance standards.

Essential qualities include excellent communication, financial acumen, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a passionate commitment to enhancing the well-being of elderly residents.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing preferred.
• Valid registration with AHPRA.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance or eligibility to acquire it.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging between $120,000 and $150,000 per annum.
• Corporate health insurance coverage and access to an employee discount program.
• Attractive salary packaging available through not-for-profit benefits.
• Opportunities for meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization offering long-term employment stability.
• A positive workplace culture promoting employee well-being.
• Extensive personal and professional growth opportunities through learning and development programs.
• Clear pathways for career advancement and skill enhancement training.

Application Information

We encourage those with a genuine passion for aged care leadership to apply. Selection will begin promptly, with candidates assessed as applications are received. Join us to make a lasting difference in the lives of older Australians in a supportive environment.