About ACH Group:

For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit organisation in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose led roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers.

The Role

Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference.

Are you a Registered Nurse with leadership experience who is passionate about shaping the future of aged care?

Do you thrive in times of change and see opportunity where others see challenge?

We are seeking a dynamic and values driven Area Manager who is enthusiastic about delivering exceptional, person centred care for older people. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who is inspired by reform, motivated by outcomes, and is energised by achieving meaningful outcomes for older people and the teams who support them.

As an Area Manager, you will bring strong, authentic leadership and exceptional communication skills, enabling you to engage confidently with customers, staff, stakeholders, and partners. You will lead with purpose, foster a positive and high-performing culture, and ensure services are delivered safely, compliantly and in a way that truly enhances the lives of older people.

ACH Group is seeking an experienced leader who is a Registered Nurse to drive excellence and innovation in our Southern Metropolitan region based at our Christie Downs office.

What You Will Do

- Lead and inspire a dedicated community team to deliver outstanding customer care in the Support at Home program.
- Champion ACH Group’s strategic goals and values to enhance our reputation and service quality
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our services meet the highest standards and adapt to aged care reforms.




- Oversee quality care delivery in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards and ACH Group’s ‘Good Lives’ philosophy.
- Manage budgets, KPIs, and commercial viability to support sustainable growth.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work workplace through leadership, mentoring, and development of your team.
- Ensure effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.

What We’re Looking For

- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Proven leadership experience managing large teams and driving transformative change.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing sustainable operations.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to triage and manage customer risk and resolve complaints efficiently.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and aged care quality standards is highly desirable.
- A current driver’s license, a National Criminal History Record Check, and up-to-date vaccinations.

Why Work With Us

- Be part of a respected organisation dedicated to making a real difference in aged care. Be part of an organisation genuinely committed to person-centred, high-quality care.
- Lead impactful programs that improve the quality of life for our customers.
- Work within a supportive culture that values continuous learning and innovation.

If you are passionate about quality, innovation and making a real impact in aged care, we would love to hear from you.

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (e.g. discounted private health).

How to Apply: Press ‘Apply’ now.

ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.

📌 Area Manager - South (Christie Downs)
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