Residential Manager

Discover a career where care goes both ways
- Lead with purpose at Villa Maria Unanderra (96 beds)
- Permanent Full-time, Monday to Friday role
- 7 additional leave days per year + NFP Salary Packaging + Fitness Passport
- Key Leadership opportunity driving operational and clinical performance

Are you a compassionate and experienced leader in aged care looking for your next opportunity? Villa Maria Unanderra is seeking a dedicated Residential Aged Care Manager to lead our vibrant and supportive team.
This opportunity has become available due to the retirement of our long-standing Manager, offering a rare chance to step into a well-established role with a strong foundation.
As the Residential Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our 96-bed, single level home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service for our residents. With a full master roster in place and a team committed to excellence, you will be supported to focus on leadership, quality improvement and community engagement. You'll foster a culture of warmth, respect, and excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and services across clinical, administrative, hospitality, maintenance, and lifestyle functions.
You will be supported by a dedicated leadership team including 2 Care Managers, Administration Manager, and a committed team of nurses and carers. In addition, you'll have access to a Regional Manager and centralised support from HR, Recruitment, and Operational teams.
**Key responsibilities**:

- Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care
- Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and Accreditation requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and resident experience
- Operational planning, budgeting, and resource management
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and the wider community

**What you'll bring**:

- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent tertiary qualification
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- In-depth knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards, and AN-ACC processes
- Proven leadership in aged care operations, including rostering and financial oversight
- A collaborative, compassionate leadership style and excellence communication skills

**Why join us?**:

- Be part of a respected aged care home with a positive reputation in the local community
- Lead a stable, passionate, and committed team
- Thrive in a well-resourced, values-driven organisation that supports your leadership
- Enjoy a competitive salary package
- Access generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to reduce your taxable income
- Take advantage of Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships
- Benefit from paid parental leave and an additional 6 days of paid family leave
- Access long service leave after just 5 years of service
- Join a welcoming and inclusive organisation that embrace people of all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.