Facility Manager – Residential Aged Care
Lead a residential aged care facility with full accountability for quality, people, compliance and operational performance.
We are seeking an experienced
Facility Manager
to provide strong leadership and overall management of a residential aged care facility.
This is a key leadership position with responsibility for ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and person-centred care while maintaining strong clinical, operational, workforce and financial performance.
The Opportunity
As Facility Manager, you will take ownership of the overall performance of the facility and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver positive outcomes for residents and their families.
You will oversee day-to-day operations while maintaining a strong focus on clinical governance, regulatory compliance, workforce capability, financial sustainability, risk management and continuous improvement.
A key part of the role will be creating an engaged and accountable team culture, supporting leaders and employees to deliver consistently high standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for the residential aged care facility
Ensure safe, high-quality and person-centred care is consistently delivered
Maintain compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant regulatory requirements
Provide oversight of clinical governance, quality indicators, incidents and clinical risk
Lead, coach and develop an engaged, capable and high-performing workforce
Manage workforce planning, staffing levels, rostering and care-minute requirements
Oversee facility budgets, expenditure and financial performance




Maintain effective AN-ACC processes and support appropriate funding outcomes
Drive continuous improvement and maintain readiness for internal and external audits
Manage WHS, infection prevention and control, SIRS and broader facility risks
Build trusted relationships with residents, families, employees, health professionals and other key stakeholders
Support occupancy and maintain strong relationships within the local community
Oversee the effective management of facility assets, maintenance and administrative requirements
About You
You will be an experienced aged care leader who understands that successful facility management requires a balance of
quality care, robust leadership, regulatory compliance and sound commercial management
.
You will bring:
Demonstrated leadership experience within residential aged care
Strong knowledge of the
Aged Care Quality Standards
, accreditation and regulatory requirements
Experience with
AN-ACC
, aged care funding and associated documentation
Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and risk management
Demonstrated experience managing budgets and controlling operational costs
Experience leading workforce planning, employee performance and team development
Strong knowledge of WHS,



infection control and continuous improvement practices
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
Strong decision-making, problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Relevant tertiary qualifications in
Management, Nursing or a related discipline
will be highly regarded
Current AHPRA registration is preferred
What You'll Bring as a Leader
You are visible, approachable and confident in your leadership style.
You can build trust with residents and families while setting clear expectations for your team.
You are comfortable taking accountability for the overall performance of a facility and can confidently move between resident care, people leadership, compliance, financial management and operational priorities.
Most importantly, you are committed to creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected and well cared for.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a residential aged care facility and influence its
culture, quality, workforce and operational performance
.
You will have the opportunity to lead an established team while being supported by experienced clinical and operational professionals.
If you are an experienced residential aged care leader looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume outlining your relevant aged care leadership experience.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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