Aged Care Residence Director

Aeralife; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow Your Own Staff Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary packaging benefits

Novated leasing and vehicle financing

Discounted private health insurance

Employee rewards and recognition

Job summary

Aeralife Kingswood in New South Wales seeks an experienced Residence Manager to lead the home and drive exceptional resident outcomes. You will oversee clinical governance, operations, and a diverse team, ensuring care meets Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory expectations.

As part of the leadership team, you will engage with residents, families and external partners, while guiding staff through accreditation readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Management or business qualification (or working towards).
• Minimum three years in a leadership role within residential aged care.
• Proven accreditation, re-accreditation and compliance outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical governance, quality management and continuous improvement experience.
• Understanding AN-ACC funding, documentation and aged care performance metrics.
• Strong financial, operational and workforce management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check current or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the residence.
• Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams to achieve resident and staff outcomes.
• Drive a positive, engaged and accountable workplace culture.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and services.
• Maintain compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act 2024 and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee workforce planning, rostering and staffing coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and accreditation readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers and external stakeholders.
• Manage resident feedback, complaints, incidents and service delivery outcomes.
• Monitor and improve quality, clinical, operational and financial performance indicators.
• Ensure AN-ACC processes, funding optimisation and documentation practices.
• Manage clinical supply procurement and departmental reporting requirements.
• Support occupancy growth and positive customer experiences through stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Management/Business qualification (or in progress)

Tools

Electronic care management system

Job description

Aeralife Kingswood in New South Wales seeks an experienced Residence Manager to lead the home and drive exceptional resident outcomes. You will oversee clinical governance, operations, and a diverse team, ensuring care meets Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory expectations.

As part of the leadership team, you will engage with residents, families and external partners, while guiding staff through accreditation readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.