$170,000 per annum + superannuation | Full-time

Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Shape the future of aged care.

Are you an experienced Director of Nursing, Clinical Care Manager or senior aged care clinical leader looking for your next career opportunity?

Ashleigh Community is seeking a passionate and capable General Manager – Care to join our leadership team and make a genuine difference to the lives of older people in our community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who enjoys developing teams, driving quality improvement and creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care and employees feel supported and valued.

About Ashleigh Community

Ashleigh Community is a locally managed, not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Gippslanders for more than 45 years.

Located in Sale, Victoria, we provide residential aged care, retirement living and home care services, with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

We pride ourselves on our community connections and our commitment to providing a welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for residents, clients, families and employees.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager – Care is a key senior leadership position responsible for leading clinical care delivery, clinical governance and continuous improvement across our residential aged care services.

The position also contributes to the development and oversight of quality care outcomes across our Support at Home and retirement living services.

You will have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, support and develop nursing and care teams, and contribute to the ongoing success and future direction of Ashleigh Community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Providing strong, visible and supportive leadership to nursing and care teams.

- Overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred clinical care.

- Leading clinical governance,



risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.

- Supporting and mentoring employees to develop their clinical skills, confidence and leadership capabilities.

- Monitoring clinical outcomes and implementing improvements to care delivery.

- Overseeing clinical incidents, medication management, infection prevention and control, and safeguarding responsibilities.

- Working collaboratively with residents, families, medical practitioners, allied health professionals and the leadership team.

- Contributing to strategic planning, service development and organisational improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an approachable, motivated and experienced clinical leader who combines sound clinical knowledge with strong people management skills.

You will be someone who leads by example, builds positive working relationships and enjoys making a meaningful difference.

To be successful, you will have:

- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience in residential aged care, ideally as a Director of Nursing, Clinical Care Manager, Care Manager or equivalent.

- A sound understanding of clinical governance, aged care legislation, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Experience managing clinical risk, quality improvement and complex care requirements.

- A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with a commitment to resident wellbeing and continuous improvement.





Postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership, aged care or management will be highly regarded.

If you are an experienced Clinical Care Manager or Director of Nursing ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Ashleigh Community?

We recognise that attracting and retaining experienced clinical leaders is essential to delivering quality care.

At Ashleigh Community, you will enjoy:

- Attractive remuneration of $170,000 per annum plus superannuation.

- A senior leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

- The prospect to influence clinical practice and contribute to organisational decision-making.

- A supportive and team-oriented leadership environment.

- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

- The satisfaction of working for a locally managed, not-for-profit community organisation.

- The opportunity to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of older people.

- Relocation assistance, including access to accommodation for three months, may be considered for a suitable applicant relocating to the area, subject to individual circumstances and agreement.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are passionate about aged care, enjoy leading people and are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position.

Join Ashleigh Community and help us continue delivering exceptional care to the Gippsland community.

Please note: Applicants who have previously applied for this position do not need to reapply, as their applications have already been received and considered.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants expected for this role, only successful short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must reside in and have the right to work in Australia.

📌 General Manager Care (Sale)
🏢 Ashleigh House
📍 Sale