Commercial Manager-Residential Aged CareLocation: Sydney or Melbourne with hybrid working arrangements and interstate travel requiredJoin a purpose-led organisation delivering aged care, retirement living, housing and community servicesAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager - Residential Aged Care to act as the key commercial advisor and finance business partner to Residential Aged Care operational leaders across BaptistCare's national portfolio.Reporting to the Head of Finance-Residential & Retirement Living, you will partner closely with Residential operational executives and management teams to deliver strategic financial guidance, commercial insights and performance analysis that support operational decision-making, improve facility performance and drive sustainable growth.The role will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, funding optimisation, financial performance improvement initiatives, capital investment decisions and business case development.
You will provide meaningful financial reporting, identify risks and opportunities, and translate financial insights into actionable outcomes that improve accountability and operational performance.About YouDegree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related disciplineCA or CPA qualifiedMinimum 5 years' experience in commercial finance, business partnering or financial management roles, preferably within Residential Aged Care, healthcare, community services or other regulated service industriesStrong understanding of aged care funding, including AN-ACC funding models and performance driversDemonstrated experience managing occupancy,



accommodation revenue and commercial performance initiativesStrong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilityExperience developing business cases and supporting investment decisionsExcellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsCurrent Driver's Licence and willingness to travel interstate as requiredKey ResponsibilitiesPartner with Residential Aged Care leaders to provide commercial advice, financial support and strategic guidanceSupport Residential operational executives and management teams nationally to improve financial and operational performanceLead annual budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditure planning processesAnalyse facility financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and sustainabilityMonitor and optimise key drivers including occupancy, AN-ACC funding performance, accommodation revenue, care minutes and staffing economicsAnalyse labour utilisation and agency staffing expenditure to identify improvement opportunitiesDevelop business cases and support investment initiatives and strategic projectsMonitor industry and regulatory funding changes and assess financial impacts on operationsDeliver monthly reporting, commentary,



performance benchmarking and commercial insights to stakeholdersIdentify financial risks and opportunities and work collaboratively with operational leaders to implement action plansChallenge assumptions, enhance accountability and support evidence-based decision making across the portfolioWhy Join Us?
Purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful difference in people's livesOpportunity to influence strategic and operational outcomes across a national Residential Aged Care portfolioPartner directly with senior operational and finance leadersCollaborative and high-performing finance teamFlexible work arrangements and career development opportunitiesWork with a growing organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvementAbout UsBaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years.
We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller.
With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.That's what we work towards every day, enriching lives through communities of care.
Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.Successful applicants will be subject to a variety of background checks including a National Police Check, relevant screening checks and verification of work rights.
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📌 Commercial Manager-Residential Aged Care (Melbourne)
🏢 BaptistCare NSW & ACT
📍 Melbourne