Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services has been a leading Catholic provider of
a
ged
c
are
s
ervices in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice,
integrity
and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Ch
arity and their Founder Mary Ai
kenhead continues to inspire our work today.
You will be joining St Vincent's as we launch our exciting new vision
Bringing Care Home,
which
will take the best of St Vincent's care beyond our hospitals and aged care homes directly into the homes of our communities across the country, making care more personal and accessible.
Bringing Care Home
is more than a
strategy.
It's
how we'll
deliver care that is better, fairer, and more connected – for everyone we serve.
Reporting to the Area Manager,
the
Residential Care Services Manager
lead
s
the day-to-day
operational management
and drive
s
the overall performance,
culture
and reputation of
our r
esidential
aged care
home
at
Gympie
.
St Vincent's Care Services Gympie
provides residents with exceptional care with the added benefit of beautifully landscaped gardens, extensive verandas, and sweeping views of Gympie and the Cooloola Shire countryside.
The Residential Care Services Manager
proactively
lead
s
innovation and change,
mentoring
thei
r team and
embedding a
culture of
continuous
improvement
by challenging outdated practices and preparing the home for the evolving demands of aged care.
You will
driv
e
high-quality care, strong clinical
governance
and sustainable operations
,
leading your team
to
suc
cess
by
ensuring
residents receive safe,
dignified
and compassionate holistic care.
Seeking
a
warm,
effective
,
innovative
and
values-led
leader for this
permanent
part-time
role
, where you
will have the support of centralised centres of excellence, collaborating with your peers as part of a national, progressive healthcare organisation.
What's on your resume is important, but what's in your heart matters more.
Because at St Vincent's,
kindness works for us.
This is a Permanent Part-time role. Working days - Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
About The Role
:
Oversee
all performance indicators, including financial budgets,
workforce
,
resident & staff
safety,
minimum care minutes
and occupancy
, with accountability for business development and sustainable growth
.
Cultivate a stable and engaged workforce, strong compliance outcomes, positive resident
/
family
feedback




and a service that is
sustainable
and continuously improving.
Demonstrate
strong, values-led leadership, modelling expected behaviours and fostering a culture of accountability, respect,
openness
and continuous improvement.
Cultivate a high-performing and engaged workforce where people feel supported
&
developed
and
performance expectations are clear
&
consistent
.
Proactive management of incidents,
complaints
and feedback, with transparency, open disclosure and learning used to strengthen care quality and service delivery.
Foster a safe,
compliant
and well-governed service, with clinical governance frameworks embedded, risks actively managed and continuous readiness for accreditation and regulatory review
.
Things that work for us:
Senior leadership experience within residential aged care,
health
or a similarly regulated environment.
A leader
possessing
warmth,
compassion
and exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build trust
and relationship
with
key
stakeholders.
Proven capability to lead and manage a complex service
, both commercially and operationally,
with full accountability for care quality, workforce,
governance
and financial performance.
Strong understanding of
all statutory and regulatory requirements including
aged care legislation, clinical governance, accreditation
standards
,
quality
systems
and complaints & critical incident management.
Demonstrated ability to build & sustain a positive workplace culture, with experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, including workforce planning, recruitment,
retention
and performance management.
A proactive, improvement-focused mindset, with the ability to innovate, adapt and lead change in a challenging operating environment.
Alignment with, and commitment to, the mission,
values
and legacy of St Vincent's Health Australia.
AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (or related discipline) desirable
with evidence of ongoing professional development
highly regarded
.
Successful completion and maintenance of Responsible Person screening checks. This position is considered a 'Responsible Person' role,



being accountable for day-to-day operations, and having authority, decision-making, influence & responsibility for planning and directing activities within our organisation.
Things that work for you:
Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Be part of a supportive, state leadership team with a great community spirit, where you can grow professionally and make a genuine impact
Join an organisation where staff feedback
largely
indicates
they
feel
respect
ed
,
desire to stay
working with our organisation
and are confident in management's leadership
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) and more!
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including Responsible Persons, NDIS Worker Screening and immunisation checks.
Equal Opportunity
At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe,
fair
and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join us.
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit

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How
To
Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.
Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
11 June *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work setting that is welcoming, protected, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https
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📌 Residential Care Services Manager (Australia)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Australia