At a boutique retirement village, the personal touches matter—knowing residents by name, listening to their feedback and making sure the everyday details are taken care of.We are seeking an approachable and capable Retirement Village Manager to lead mecwacare's Robyn Syme Centre in Malvern.
This is a hands‐on role for someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in creating a well‐maintained, welcoming place to live.You will oversee day-to-day village operations, support residents to enjoy independent living and coordinate the services that help the community run smoothly.
Working with colleagues, contractors and service providers, you will balance attentive resident service with sound operational and financial management.About the RoleAt a boutique retirement village, the personal touches matter—knowing residents by name, listening to their feedback and making sure the everyday details are taken care of.We are seeking an approachable and capable Retirement Village Manager to lead mecwacare's Robyn Syme Centre in Malvern.
This is a hands‐on role for someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in creating a well‐maintained, welcoming place to live.You will oversee day-to-day village operations, support residents to enjoy independent living and coordinate the services that help the community run smoothly.
Working with colleagues, contractors and service providers, you will balance attentive resident service with sound operational and financial management.About youYou are warm, organised and practical, with a strong service mindset.
You enjoy getting to know people and understand how to offer support while respecting residents' independence, privacy and choices.You are equally comfortable having a conversation with a resident, resolving a maintenance issue or reviewing a budget.
You take ownership, follow through on commitments and handle sensitive conversations calmly and respectfully.Experience in retirement living is highly regarded.
We also welcome applicants with relevant experience in property management, hospitality,



community services or accommodation management who can demonstrate the skills needed to manage a boutique retirement community.What you bringMinimum 5 years' experience in a retirement living or community care settingDemonstrated leadership and team management experienceStrong understanding of retirement living operations and resident needsProven ability to guide, motivate and mentor staffExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational, planning and prioritisation skillsExperience managing operations, budgets and resourcesAdvanced computer skills including Microsoft OfficeAbility to work autonomously and manage multiple prioritiesDesirable CriteriaRelevant tertiary qualification in business, management or related fieldUnderstanding of financial management within retirement livingKnowledge of the Retirement Villages Act and property settlement processesWhy work for us?
Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years.
We are a values‐based, care‐driven organisation that provides residential, community and in‐home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability.mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.
We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than **** employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.What do we offer?
Not for profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,990 and Meals Card up to $2,700.Employee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognitionRange of other perks and discounts.Additional informationMalvern location | Boutique retirement living communityFull-time ongoing position | On‐site roleNot‐for-profit salary packaging to increase your take‐home payAt a boutique retirement village, the personal touches matter—knowing residents by name, listening to their feedback and making sure the everyday details are taken care of.We are seeking an approachable and capable Retirement Village Manager to lead mecwacare's Robyn Syme Centre in Malvern.




This is a hands‐on role for someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in creating a well‐maintained, welcoming place to live.You will oversee day-to-day village operations, support residents to enjoy independent living and coordinate the services that help the community run smoothly.
Working with colleagues, contractors and service providers, you will balance attentive resident service with sound operational and financial management.About the RoleAt a boutique retirement village, the personal touches matter—knowing residents by name, listening to their feedback and making sure the everyday details are taken care of.We are seeking an approachable and capable Retirement Village Manager to lead mecwacare's Robyn Syme Centre in Malvern.
This is a hands‐on role for someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in creating a well‐maintained, welcoming place to live.You will oversee day-to-day village operations, support residents to enjoy independent living and coordinate the services that help the community run smoothly.
Working with colleagues, contractors and service providers, you will balance attentive resident service with sound operational and financial management.About youYou are warm, organised and practical, with a strong service mindset.
You enjoy getting to know people and understand how to offer support while respecting residents' independence, privacy and choices.You are equally comfortable having a conversation with a resident, resolving a maintenance issue or reviewing a budget.
You take ownership, follow through on commitments and handle sensitive conversations calmly and respectfully.Experience in retirement living is highly regarded.
We also welcome applicants with relevant experience in property management, hospitality, community services or accommodation management who can demonstrate the skills needed to manage a boutique retirement community.What you bringMinimum 5 years' experience in a retirement living or community care settingDemonstrated leadership and team management experienceStrong understanding of retirement living operations and resident needsProven ability to guide, motivate and mentor staffExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational, planning and prioritisation skillsExperience managing operations, budgets and resources
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📌 Retirement Village Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Mecwacare
📍 Melbourne