Cottage Manager

LDK Seniors Living; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Free on-site parking

Salary packaging with novated leasing

Job summary

LDK Seniors Living seeks a Cottage Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversee two Memory Support cottages in Canberra. You will lead dementia-focused, person-centred care with a 24/7 nursing presence, guiding a small team to deliver safe, compassionate living in a home-like setting.

You will coordinate with GPs and allied health, ensure staff coverage, and drive continuous improvement while upholding LDK’s values of Love, Decency and Kindness.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience, with recent dementia care experience.
• Strong knowledge of person-centred dementia care and best practice.
• Experience leading or supervising care teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong clinical judgement, risk management and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership of the cottage’s care team.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Foster a safe, supportive and dementia-friendly environment and promote meaningful engagement and quality of life for residents.
• Build trusted relationships with residents and families, and monitor well-being.
• Work in partnership with a dedicated Care Partner supporting the cottage.
• Build team capability through recruitment, coaching and development.
• Coordinate with rostering to ensure safe and effective staffing.
• Liaise with GPs, Nurse Practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead incident management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Participate in an on-call roster for clinical escalations (as required)

Skills

RN (AHPRA)

Dementia care

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

About LDK Seniors Living

LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Amberfield

LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park.

About the role

The Cottage Manager provides clinical leadership and operational oversight, creating a safe, supportive and truly home-like environment where people living with dementia can continue to live well. This role is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support that reflects LDK’s Dementia Vision — enabling residents to experience connection, purpose and belonging — while promoting dignity, choice, independence and each person’s unique journey.

Care is supported by a consistent team of Registered Nurses and Personal Care Assistants providing 24/7 support in our two purpose-built Memory Support cottages — Rosemary and Rowley — each supporting a small community of around 10 residents.

These cottages are designed to deliver truly individualised, relationship-based care in a calm, home-like environment, complemented by secure cottage gardens that support safe outdoor access, sensory engagement, and meaningful connection to nature.

Role responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership of the cottage’s care team
• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care
• Foster a safe, supportive and dementia-friendly environment and promote meaningful engagement and quality of life for residents
• Build trusted relationships with residents and families, and monitor well-being
• Work in partnership with a dedicated Care Partner supporting the cottage
• Build team capability through recruitment, coaching and development
• Coordinate with rostering to ensure safe and effective staffing
• Liaise with GPs, Nurse Practitioners and multidisciplinary teams
• Lead incident management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement
• Participate in an on-call roster for clinical escalations (as required)

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience, with recent dementia care experience
• Strong knowledge of person-centred dementia care and best practice
• Experience leading or supervising care teams
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong clinical judgement, risk management and decision-making abilityWell-organised, resilient and committed to continuous professional development

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Free on-site parking
• Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
• Salary packaging with novated leasing options
• Rewards and retail discounts program
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
• On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.