Facility Manager- Mount Martha Valley

Royal Freemasons; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Freemasons invites an experienced Facility Manager to lead Mount Martha Valley Residential Aged Care, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring resident-centred care in line with organisational values, standards and policies.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with 2–5 years of leadership in aged care, strong clinical governance, workforce and financial management, and commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, including ACQSC and AN-ACC.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Registered Nurse registration (AHPRA)
• 2–5 years leadership experience in aged care or healthcare
• Strong understanding of aged care quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading ACQSC audits and site visits, including unannounced audits
• Experience in workforce planning, rostering and managing overtime costs
• Sound financial and operational management skills, including budgeting and occupancy management
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality systems and risk management

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Mount Martha Valley Residential Aged Care to deliver exceptional resident care
• Provide clinical governance and ensure compliance with aged care legislation and quality standards
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development
• Drive occupancy and AN-ACC outcomes while managing budgets and labour costs
• Coordinate accreditation, compliance and quality improvement activities including ACQSC audits
• Lead workforce planning and rostering to ensure safe, efficient staffing levels
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and WHS requirements

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical governance

Workforce planning

Budget management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

ACQSC audits

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Facility Manager to lead our team at Mount Martha Valley Residential Aged Care.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centred care in line with Royal Freemasons' values, standards, and policies.

We are looking for a clinically strong and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2-5 years' leadership experience in residential aged care.

Working within Royal Freemasons' internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, the Facility Manager will be accountable for the overall performance of the facility, including clinical governance, quality and compliance, workforce leadership, financial management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate aged care leader who is committed to delivering excellence in care and driving outcomes for residents and the wider community.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring exceptional resident care and service delivery


• Provide strong clinical leadership and governance, ensuring compliance with aged care legislation and quality standards


• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development


• Drive occupancy and AN-ACC outcomes while managing budgets, labour costs, and operational expenditure


• Lead accreditation, compliance, and quality improvement activities, including ACQSC audits and site visits


• Manage workforce planning and rostering to ensure safe, efficient staffing levels


• Build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and key stakeholders


• Maintain compliance with organisational policies, workplace health and safety requirements, and regulatory obligations
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous leadership experience within aged care, healthcare or a similar sector


• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams while driving positive change


• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC and compliance requirements


• Experience managing ACQSC audits and site visits, including unannounced audits


• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, roster management and controlling overtime and agency costs


• Sound financial and operational management skills, including budget and occupancy management


• Experience in continuous improvement, quality systems and risk management


• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills


• Knowledge of aged care legislation, workplace health and safety requirements, and best-practice resident care


• High levels of integrity, professionalism and commitment to delivering quality outcomes for residents


• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse


• NDIS Worker Screening Check


• COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccinations are highly encouraged