General Manager - Care Services

Sector: Not for Profit
Contact name: Debbie Ewington

Contact email: debbiee@bwsrecruitment.com.au
Job ref: 1007867
Published: about 6 hours ago
Our client is a respected not-for-profit organisation with a long history of delivering high-quality services to older Australians. With a strong values-based culture and deep commitment to person-centred care, they are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead one of their established residential aged care homes.

This is a critical leadership role for someone who is passionate about driving excellence in care, strengthening clinical governance, and fostering a positive, engaged workplace culture.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the General Manager – Residential Aged Care is responsible for overall facility performance, including operational leadership, clinical oversight, resident wellbeing, financial sustainability and staff development.

You will shape a culture of quality, safety and compassion while ensuring the organisation continues to meet regulatory requirements and deliver exceptional resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the overall operations of the residential aged care facility to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
  • Maintain full compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, legislative requirements and organisational policies.
  • Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality clinical care and strengthen clinical governance and risk management.
  • Lead, motivate and develop staff, ensuring effective workforce planning, rosters, performance and WHS compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement through accreditation preparation, audits, incident reviews and quality initiatives.
  • Manage AN-ACC processes, including documentation, submissions and achievement of KPI targets.
  • Oversee financial performance, budgets and resources, and proactively manage occupancy and revenue.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, regulators and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and represent the service in executive and committee forums.

About You
  • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
  • Extensive leadership experience within residential aged care, including facility-level management.
  • Strong understanding of AN-ACC, accreditation processes, quality systems and aged care compliance.
  • Proven ability to deliver operational, clinical, financial and people leadership outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and change management skills.
  • Highly organised, accountable and committed to excellence in aged care.
  • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and other required immunisations.

What’s on Offer

This full-time permanent position offers the chance to lead an established residential aged care service within a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation. A competitive salary of circa $155k plus super, alongside NFP salary packaging.

If you are an experienced aged care leader ready to make a meaningful impact, please submit your resume in Word format via the ‘Apply’ button. For a confidential discussion, contact Debbie Ewington on 0427 344 206 from Becks Wiggins Stokes.