General Manager

Lead with purpose. Shape the future of aged and community care.

Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds for more than 46 years. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families.

Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs the elders in our care. More than 1000 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager – Community Services to lead our Support at Home (SAH) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) teams. This pivotal leadership role will drive service excellence, operational performance, and reform readiness to ensure our clients continue living independently and with dignity in their homes and communities.

About the Role

• Reporting to the Executive team, the General Manager will:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across community services, clinical care, and allied health programs.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, staff, government agencies, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and upcoming reforms while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee financial performance, workforce management, and service delivery to achieve business and client satisfaction targets.
• Champion employee engagement and professional development, leading a committed and multidisciplinary team.
• Advocate for Fronditha Care and the elders we serve in public and policy forums.

About You

You are a leader of leaders, with demonstrated General Manager (or equivalent senior leadership) experience across aged care, community health, or a related sector. What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing (AHPRA), Social Work, Allied Health or equivalent, with additional business/management qualifications highly regarded.
• Deep knowledge of aged care reform, SAH and CHSP frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven success in financial and workforce management.
• Advanced strategic, operational, and systems management skills, with the ability to drive innovation and change.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a commitment to client-centred care and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities; Greek language skills will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.

At Fronditha Care, you will:

• Lead a high-impact portfolio with direct influence on strategy, reform readiness, and community outcomes.
• Join a values-driven organisation recognised for excellence in aged care.
• Work with a passionate team committed to making a real difference in the lives of elders.

Our benefits

• Above award pay with annual pay increases under respective Enterprise Agreements.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum of pre-tax income.
• Meal and entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per annum.
• Benefits available through Fronditha Care's superannuation partner.
• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 6 weeks.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced leave entitlements for employees covered by respective Enterprise Agreements.
• Learning and development, career pathway opportunities, communities of practice and other learning programs.
• Access to our health and wellbeing program including EAP support for personal and professional assistance.

Other Requirements

• Current Police Check and Key Personnel suitability (Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission).
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel as required.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of community services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Or contact Anna Siskos - Talent Manager for a confidential discussion on