Residential Manager

Discover a career where care goes both ways

• Lead with purpose at Coolamon Villa (60 beds) in Mullumbimby NSW
• 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

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We've grown to 5500+ employees and we celebrated our 30th year of providing care in 2024. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

Lead with purpose and compassion as the Residential Manager at Coolamon Villa, a warm and welcoming 50-bed aged care home located in the heart of Mullumbimby, NSW. This permanent full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference within a respected, values-driven organisation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Aged Care Leader with strong operational and clinical expertise, exceptional leadership and people management skills, and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of Coolamon Villa's daily operations, including clinical care, administration, hospitality, and lifestyle services. You will drive excellence and continuous improvement, foster a positive and supportive workplace culture, and maintain a strong focus on resident wellbeing and community connection. You will be supported by a skilled Care Manager, Senior Administration Coordinator, and team of nurses and carers, alongside guidance from your Regional Manager and centralised HR, Recruitment, and Operations functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive operational performance, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, and the local community.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and Accreditation requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Completion of tertiary qualifications in nursing, healthcare, or similar (Bachelor of Nursing).
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven leadership experience in residential aged care operations.
• Significant experience managing a single-site residential aged care home, encompassing clinical care, food services, and administration
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of AN-ACC and compliance frameworks.
• Strong team leadership experience, with demonstrated abilities across all people management activities
• A collaborative, compassionate leadership style with excellent communication skills.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday role in beautiful Mullumbimby.
• 7 additional leave days per year + generous NFP salary packaging to boost take-home pay.
• Relocation assistance.
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym and wellness memberships.
• Paid parental leave and 6 extra days of family leave.
• Access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Fantastic internal structure and support from centralised teams.

Join Catholic Healthcare and lead a home where residents, families, and employees truly feel valued.

If you're an inspiring leader ready to make a difference every day, apply online now

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

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.