Facility Manager- Mount Martha Valley

Royal Freemasons Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Freemasons Ltd seeks an experienced Facility Manager for Mount Martha Valley Residential Aged Care in Melbourne, AU. The role leads daily operations, ensuring resident-centred care and drives performance in governance, safety, and quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring RN registration, leadership in aged care, and a strong focus on occupancy, staffing, and regulatory compliance, delivering excellence for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• RN with leadership experience in aged care
• Experience with Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance
• ACQSC audits and site visits knowledge

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Mount Martha Valley home
• Provide clinical leadership and governance, ensure compliance with standards
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development
• Drive occupancy and AN-ACC outcomes while monitoring budgets and costs
• Lead accreditation, compliance and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop workforce planning and rosters to maintain safe staffing

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

The Opportunity

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. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, operational leadership, and a commitment to fostering a positive environment for residents, families, and staff.

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

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccinations are highly encouraged

Join a supportive organisation committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a positive environment for residents, families and employees.