Aged Care Facility Manager: Lead with Compassion

UPA; Howlong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus for permanent staff

Support for AHPRA registration fees

Platinum Member of Australian College/

Supportive work environment

Work/life balance and flexible hours

Education and ongoing support

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

UPA’s Oolong Hostel in the Riverina Murray Region seeks a motivated Facility Manager to lead an aged care service. You will oversee clinical governance, ensure accreditation standards, and mentor a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate residential care.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, willingness to obtain a police check, flexibility including weekends, and a commitment to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and willingness to obtain a National Police Check.
• Commitment to Quality Improvement and Aged Care Accreditation standards.
• 3-5 years clinical experience in aged care.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Act, best practice documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring & supervising a multi-disciplinary team of staff.
• Knowledge of best practice documentation and relevant Commonwealth aged care funding instruments.
• Flexibility in days of work including working weekends.
• A strong passion and commitment in the delivery of Aged Care Services.
• A deep empathy and general care for aged care residents.
• Previous experience as an Aged Care Facility Manager is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related area viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the service with autonomy while supported by leadership and corporate teams.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality improvement, and accreditation readiness.
• Mentor and supervise a multidisciplinary staff group to deliver high-quality aged care services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mentoring & supervising

Education

Tertiary qualification in related area

Job description

UPA’s Oolong Hostel in the Riverina Murray Region seeks a motivated Facility Manager to lead an aged care service. You will oversee clinical governance, ensure accreditation standards, and mentor a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate residential care.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, willingness to obtain a police check, flexibility including weekends, and a commitment to quality improvement.