Facility Manager RC

Harbourside Port Stephens; Shoal Bay; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbourside Port Stephens is a not-for-profit aged care provider located in Port Stephens. We offer a salary package with a tax-free component up to $18,500 per year, enhancing take-home pay for our employees.

The role leads the Residential Care management team, partnering with Care Managers, the Clinical Quality team and administration to ensure regulatory standards are met while fostering a positive, accountable culture.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of aged care operations, funding and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, judgement and decision-making.
• Ability to establish clear accountability and lead through change.
• Financial and commercial acumen with budgeting and labour cost experience.
• Workforce planning, problem solving and organisational ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement skills with strong communication.
• High level of professional integrity, accountability and resilience.
• Proficiency in electronic care, MS Office and workforce planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Residential Care management team to maintain operational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Care Managers, Clinical Quality and admin staff to ensure quality outcomes.
• Demonstrate significant experience leading multipdisciplinary teams in health and aged care.

Skills

Aged care ops

Leadership

Change mgmt

Budgeting

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Integrity

Education

Tertiary qualification in health

Tools

MS Office

Electronic care

Workforce planning software

Job description

For more than 40 years, Harbourside has been a trusted, community-driven provider of aged care in Port Stephens. We focus on the individual needs and quality of life of our residents. Our roots in community care continue to shape our compassionate culture and commitment to supporting local seniors with dignity and respect.

About the company

Harbourside Port Stephens is set alongside the crystal blue waters of Port Stephens. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, employees can access up to $18,500 tax-free per year as part of the salary package, helping to maximise your take-home pay.

About the role

Leading the Residential Care management team, the role works closely with Care Managers, the Clinical Quality team and administration staff to ensure operational, quality and regulatory standards are met, while fostering a positive, accountable culture. The successful applicant will demonstrate significant experience leading multipdisciplinary teams in residential aged care, health or human services. A deep understanding of the Aged Care Standards and experience working in a heavily regulated environment will be well regarded.

Skills and Experience

• Deep knowledge of aged care operations, quality standards, funding and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, judgement and decision-making capability.
• Ability to establish clear accountability and lead through change.
• Sound financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, labour costs and operational performance.
• Demonstrated skills in workforce planning, problem solving and organisational ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement skills together with strong verbal and written communication.
• High level of professional integrity, accountability and resilience.
• Proficiency in electronic care, MS Office applications and workforce planning/business systems.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification or substantial equivalent experience in health, aged care, business management or a related discipline is required.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is desirable but not essential.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to undertake:

• National Criminal History (Police) Check.
• Functional Assessment.
• Accreditation check of qualifications.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to thrive - residents, clients and employees alike. We celebrate diversity and want our team to reflect the residents and communities we serve. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse cultural, gender and lived experiences.