General Manager

Mareeba Aged Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Health Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Respect, the largest not-for-profit aged care provider in Regional Australia, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead the Yallambee Care Community in Millmerran. You will oversee clinical governance, workforce leadership, financial performance and the resident experience to deliver safe, person-centred care.

You will drive operational excellence, compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with residents, families, staff and

Qualifications

• You are a confident, values-driven leader with strong background in residential aged care.
• Knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and clinical governance is essential.
• Ability to lead teams, improve performance and drive positive outcomes with strong financial acumen.
• Genuine passion for improving older Australians' lives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Nursing qualification (desirable)

AHPRA registration

Job description

Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Be part of something bigger.

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support.

We exist to ensure older people receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live.

As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

This is your opportunity to join that journey.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead our Yallambee Care Community. Located in Millmerran, Yallambee is a 60 bed residential care home, providing general residential care as well as dedicated dementia support.

Yallambee incorporates several accommodation areas –

This is where your leadership can help shape the next chapter of care for the local community.

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. 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