General Manager – Care
Practical Leadership.
Purposeful Care.
A Legacy Worth Continuing.
Regional Victoria | Standalone Residential Aged Care Home | Report directly to the CEO
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where
practicality meets purpose
— and where the work you do has a genuine and visible impact on the lives of residents, families and the wider community.
Our client is seeking an experienced
Clinical/Residential Aged Care Leader
to lead a standalone home in Regional Victoria and continue the positive journey already underway.
The home has an established legacy of
quality care, strong relationships and genuine commitment to its residents
, alongside a positive turnaround that has strengthened the organisation's foundations.
This role is about building on that momentum — protecting what works, strengthening what matters and continuing to lift the standard of care.
A role with real influence
Reporting directly to the
CEO
, you will have the opportunity to lead with both autonomy and support, working closely with the broader leadership team to ensure the home continues to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
A strong focus will be placed on
clinical governance, compliance, quality and continuous improvement
.
You will be someone who is comfortable being hands-on, visible and practical — able to translate standards and requirements into meaningful outcomes for residents and staff.
You will be responsible for:
Providing strong clinical and operational leadership across the home
Maintaining a clear focus on clinical governance, compliance, quality and risk
Building on the positive improvements and momentum already established
Supporting and developing a capable and engaged care team
Ensuring residents remain at the centre of decision-making
Strengthening systems, processes and accountability across the home
Working collaboratively with the CEO and key stakeholders
Maintaining strong relationships with residents,



families and the local community
Why this opportunity?
This isn't about coming in and simply maintaining the status quo.
It's about
continuing something that is already moving in the right direction
.
You'll have the opportunity to take an established home, with a proud history and a positive recent turnaround, and help shape its next chapter.
Your leadership will be visible, your decisions will matter, and you'll have the support of a CEO who values strong clinical leadership and quality outcomes.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying the rewards of
regional community, genuine connection and purpose-driven leadership
.
If you're a grounded, values-driven aged care leader who combines
strong clinical governance with practical leadership
, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll be someone who:
Leads by example
Builds genuine relationships
Listens before jumping to solutions
Brings people together
Is comfortable being visible and hands-on
Develops people rather than simply managing them
Can have courageous conversations with kindness
Takes accountability and encourages others to do the same
Is curious and always looking for ways to improve
Understands the importance of dignity, choice and person-centred care
Doesn't take themselves too seriously — but takes the work seriously
Essential requirements
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrated senior clinical leadership experience within aged care
National Police Check
Aged Care Worker Screening Clearance, or ability to obtain




Relevant immunisation evidence in accordance with organisational requirements
Highly regarded
Postgraduate qualifications in aged care, clinical leadership, management or a related discipline
Experience leading accreditation, registration and quality improvement programs
Experience across residential aged care, home care and/or retirement living
What you can expect
This is an opportunity to join a
medium-sized organisation where your contribution can genuinely be felt.
A meaningful senior leadership role with organisation-wide influence
A supportive, hands-on CEO and executive team
The opportunity to shape clinical strategy and culture
Professional development and leadership growth
Competitive remuneration, including salary packaging
The opportunity to make a lasting difference to older people, their families and the teams who care for them
And perhaps most importantly...
You'll be joining an organisation that wants to
do good work, with good people, in the right way.
The CEO isn't looking for someone to come in and simply manage a department.
They're looking for a
partner in leadership
.
Someone who will help bring people together.
Someone who will create an workplace where people feel supported, valued and proud of the work they do.
Someone who understands that sometimes leadership means making the big decision and sometimes it means simply putting the kettle on, sitting down with someone and listening.
If that sounds like you, we'd genuinely love to hear from you.
This could be the opportunity to bring your experience, your leadership and your heart to an organisation where all three will matter.
Gippsland, Victoria
AHPRA
Registered Nurse | Senior Clinical Leadership
$160K-$170k base (Commensurate to Experience) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging (A relocation support is available if required)
General Manager – Care
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