General Manager

Respect Group Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Corporate Health Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Career growth and learning

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Respect Group Limited is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Mareeba Gardens, a residential aged care community in Queensland. You will oversee operations, clinical governance, workforce leadership and financial performance to ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents.

Based in Mereeba, Queensland, the role offers a welcoming home, beautiful gardens and spaces, and opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation committed to

Qualifications

• You are a confident, values-driven leader with strong background in residential aged care or related care based industry.
• You are experienced as a General Manager or Residential Aged Care Manager with knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and clinical governance.
• A proven ability to lead teams, improve performance and drive positive outcomes, with sound financial and operational management and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of older Australians.
• Tertiary qualification in Nursing (desirable).
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the home with focus on quality, compliance and person-centred care.
• Drive a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement and positive consumer outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve high performance and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality improvement, risk management, audits, incident reporting and documentation.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, financial performance, workforce planning, rostering and capability development.
• Build relationships with residents, families, staff and the local community.
• Promote workplace health and safety within a safe, supportive, values-driven environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to support best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Aged Care leader looking for a new opportunity?

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in a residential aged care home? This key leadership role could be for you!

About Us

At Respect, we're proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We're a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you're looking for an organization that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you'll feel right at home with us.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead our Mareeba Gardens care community. Based in Mereeba, Queensland, we offer a welcoming home, beautifully kept gardens and outdoor spaces, perfect for spending time with family and friends. We offer 24 hour residential care, palliative care and short term respite care.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving high-quality, compliant, and resident-focused care.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the home, ensuring safe, person-centred care in line with regulatory standards and organisational values. You will lead all aspects of operations, including clinical governance, workforce leadership, financial performance, and the overall resident experience.

No two days are the same!

As General Manager you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and person-centred care
• Drive a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and positive consumer outcomes
• Lead, coach, and develop teams to achieve high performance and foster a positive workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee quality improvement, risk management, audits, incident reporting, and accurate documentation practices
• Manage occupancy, budgets, financial performance, workforce planning, rostering, and capability development
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and the local community
• Promote workplace health and safety while maintaining a safe, supportive, and values-driven environment
• Participate in ongoing professional development to support best practice and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You are a confident, values-driven leader with strong background in residential aged care or related care based industry. You have a balance of clinical expertise and operational acumen, with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.

You are an experienced as a General Manager or Residential Aged Care Manager, with a strong knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and clinical governance.

A proven ability to lead teams, improve performance and drive positive outcomes, sound financial and operational management capability as well as excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

And importantly a genuine passion for improving the lives of older Australians.

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing (desirable)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)

What we can offer you

• Competitive remuneration and benefits - Corporate Health Insurance and Employee Discount Program.
• Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
• The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
• Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
• A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.
• Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.
• Training and development pathways

Respect began in 1922 with a simple belief: older people deserve to live with dignity in the communities they helped build. From regional Tasmania, we have grown into one of Australia's largest not-for-profit aged care providers, operating aged care homes, retirement villages, independent living and home care services across five states. We believe the elderly are individual people, with rich histories and worthwhile lives, and that age does not diminish their value. That belief is lived through our values, respect, care, courage and integrity, in how we work and how we treat the people in our communities, both residents and staff.

Perks and benefits NFP salary packaging ($15,900 plus $2,650) Opportunities to work all over Australia Career Growth Learning and Development Discounted Health Insurance On-the-job Traineeships Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule Relocation Assistance