Job Description
Facility Manager – Residential Aged Care
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Lead a residential aged care facility with full accountability for quality, people, compliance and operational performance.
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We are seeking an experienced Facility Manager to provide strong leadership and overall management of a residential aged care facility.
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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.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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You will oversee day-to-day operations while maintaining a solid focus on clinical governance, regulatory compliance, workforce capability, financial sustainability, risk management and continuous improvement.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide overall leadership and direction for the residential aged care facility
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Ensure safe, high-quality and person-centred care is consistently delivered
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Maintain compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant regulatory requirements
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Provide oversight of clinical governance, quality indicators, incidents and clinical risk
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Lead, coach and develop an engaged, capable and high-performing workforce
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Manage workforce planning, staffing levels, rostering and care-minute requirements
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Oversee facility budgets,



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



employee performance and team development
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Robust knowledge of WHS, infection control and continuous improvement practices
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Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
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Strong decision-making, problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities
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The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Management, Nursing or a related discipline will be highly regarded
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Current AHPRA registration is preferred
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What You'll Bring as a Leader
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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.
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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.
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Most importantly, you are committed to creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected and well cared for.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
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This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a residential aged care facility and influence its culture, quality, workforce and operational performance.
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You will have the opportunity to lead an established team while being supported by experienced clinical and operational professionals.
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If you are an experienced residential aged care leader looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
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All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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📌 Facility Manger (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales