Executive Aged Care Leader — Integrated Residential & Community

Mercy Community; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Community in Brisbane seeks an Executive, Aged Care Services to lead both residential and community aged care within a single integrated portfolio. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and smooth transitions between home-based support and residential care.

The role oversees clinical governance, compliance with legislation and standards, and growth and financial sustainability across streams.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in nursing, health, aged care management, business or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in aged care, including multi-site operational responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC, CHSP.
• Proven record of accreditation, quality and regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Strong financial management including large budgets and government funding models.
• Ability to lead clinical governance and manage risk across settings.
• Excellent reports and briefing skills for Executive/Board.
• Desirable: Catholic faith-based not-for-profit exposure.
• Desirable: PALM scheme knowledge and travel capability.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver the Aged Care Services operational plan aligned to Mercy Community’s Strategy.
• Lead residential aged care and community aged care as an integrated continuum with clear pathways.
• Identify growth opportunities, including new services and partnerships.
• Integrate pastoral, spiritual, and mission formation across services.
• Ensure decisions reflect Catholic ethics and dignity of older people.
• Oversee occupancy, admissions, care delivery and hotel services in facilities.
• Ensure 24/7 RN requirements and care minutes targets are met.
• Deliver Star Ratings and manage AN-ACC funding classification/reporting.
• Grow client base through referrals and community engagement.
• Maintain clinical governance framework and report to Board committees.
• Oversee incident management, SIRS, complaints and feedback.
• Use quality indicators and audits for continuous improvement.
• Monitor revenue, occupancy, variances, and government claiming.
• Build relationships with CQC and Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
• Collaborate on workforce planning with People & Culture, PALM.
• Set KPIs for direct reports and performance reviews.
• Prepare reports for CEO, Executive Team, and Board.
• Lead for Aged Care Act compliance and audits.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Aged care management

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Travel across Queensland

Educación

Tertiary qualification in nursing/health/aged care management/business

Postgraduate qualification in health management or MBA (Desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Mercy Community in Brisbane seeks an Executive, Aged Care Services to lead both residential and community aged care within a single integrated portfolio. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and smooth transitions between home-based support and residential care.

The role oversees clinical governance, compliance with legislation and standards, and growth and financial sustainability across streams.