Deputy Residential Manager

**Do you want to work with a passionate and supportive team,**

**that puts people first?**

**Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care** have an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Residential Manager**to join our team to work closely with our Residential Manager to assist with the running our aged care residence based in Wagga Wagga.

A friendly, focused and driven team, we look to bring on staff with the right attitudes and values to provide the best **CARE** for our residents:
**Collaboration**

**Accountability**

**Respect**

**Empathy**

**Why Work with Us?**

**Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care**

At For Purpose Aged Care, we believe that when our staff feel supported, valued, and inspired, they deliver the very best care to our residents. As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

That’s why we offer a growing range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, financial wellbeing, professional growth, and sense of belonging:
**Maximise Your Take-Home Pay -**Save up to $15,900 a year through Salary Packaging with Go Salary.

**Feel Connected** - Enjoy regular team lunches and engaging team-building events that bring people together.

**Super That Works for You** - HESTA is an industry super fund focused on people working in health and community services.

**Exclusive Workplace Banking** - Take advantage of special offers through CommBank’s tailored program - because smart banking means more in your pocket.

**JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts** - Access exclusive staff pricing on the latest tech and home essentials.

**Wellbeing Support On Demand** - Our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always here when you need it.

**Time to Unwind** - Treat yourself with staff-only discounts at Endota Spa.

**Novated Leasing Made Easy** - Use your pre-tax income to pay for your car through our partner Enlist and enjoy potential tax benefits.

**Career Growth Across Australia** - Explore national job opportunities within our broader For Purpose Aged Care network.

**Ausmed Passport** - Take your training and qualifications with you—you’re learning counts wherever your career takes you.

The successful applicant will be someone who aspires to one day be a Residential Manager, has superior communication skills, and highly developed clinical skills with a passion for the delivery of exceptional care to residents.

With a passion for resident care and delivering high standards of customer-focused service, you will have exceptional communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will bring a capacity to lead and inspire a team of clinical professionals and care workers and act as a passionate mentor to your team, as this role will be in charge when the Residential Manager is off site or on leave.

Skills and requirements for this role:

- Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a Clinical Manager or Quality Manager role
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role that involves people management.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Act, accreditation requirements and AN-ACC
- Highly developed supervision/leadership/management experience in aged care, preferably in a residential setting
- Excellent people management, relationship building and negotiation skills
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Police Check (within 12 months)

Join a team that values not just the work you do, but the person you are.

At **For Purpose Aged Care**, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and has the tools to thrive.

**What Does It Take to Join Us?**
- ** Empathy that shines** - because genuine care starts with compassion.
- ** Top-notch communication skills** - you know how to connect, listen, and be heard.
- ** Natural leadership**:

- you inspire and guide others with confidence and care.
- ** Team spirit** - you're a true collaborator who thrives in a supportive environment.
- ** A passion for continuous improvement** - because better care never stops evolving.
- ** Whole-person awareness** - you consider physical, social, and emotional needs.
- ** Time management superpowers** - you keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
- ** Confident with tech** - from digital records to communication tools, you're on it.
- ** Sharp clinical thinking** - you're a problem-solver with strong clinical judgment.