General Manager Aged Care

Just Better Care; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Townsville is seeking a General Manager Aged Care to oversee person-centered services. This full-time position is responsible for ensuring quality outcomes and compliance while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, financial oversight experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a values-driven organization committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Passionate team

Commitment to continuous improvement

Opportunity to empower older adults

Qualifications

• Strong background in aged care, health or community services management.
• In-depth knowledge of the Support at Home Program and aged care quality standards.
• Excellent understanding of clinical governance, compliance and reporting.
• Experience with financial oversight including collaborative budget creation and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Care Partners to ensure services align with care recipients’ needs.
• Ensure quality compliance and satisfaction across aged care services.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and ensure service innovation.
• Build and maintain relationships with care recipients and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Continuous improvement

Education

Certificate IV or above in Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity :

Are you an experienced leader passionate about driving excellence in aged care?

Just Better Care Townsville is seeking a dynamic and values-driven General Manager Aged Care to oversee the delivery of person‑centred services under the Support at Home Program. This is a unique opportunity to lead a committed team, shape quality outcomes, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of care recipients across the region. This is a salaried full‑time position based locally in the Townsville office; salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

About the Role

The General Manager is responsible for the overall support and facilitation of services being delivered to care recipients, ensuring quality compliance and satisfaction across aged care services. This leadership role reports directly to the Franchise Owner and works collaboratively to guide operational decision‑making, growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support at Home Program Oversight: Manage and support Care Partners and caseloads to ensure services are aligned with care recipients’ assessed needs and support professionals’ availability.
• Leadership & Workforce Development: Provide effective leadership, training, supervision, mentorship and support to staff within a structured framework to ensure service excellence and compliance with guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of service delivery and operations, ensuring quality outcomes, service innovation and regulatory compliance.
• Operational & Clinical Governance: Oversee aged care service management including clinical governance, operational systems, marketing, compliance and reporting in accordance with Just Better Care standards and relevant legislation.
• Financial Management: Ensure care recipient budgets are created in collaboration with the care recipient, their family or appointed advocate and that expenses are managed in line with Support at Home Program provisions. Monitor financial activity to ensure services remain within agreed budgets and funding limits. Proactively follow up on outstanding care recipient contributions and maintain accurate financial records to support transparent and accountable service delivery.
• Audit & Quality Assurance: Develop and manage internal and external audit schedules in consultation with relevant teams to ensure certification and adherence to compliance standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with care recipients, families and community stakeholders to grow Just Better Care’s core business and improve outcomes for older adults.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Provide regular operational updates and strategic insights to the Franchise Owner to support business growth, compliance and high‑quality service delivery.
• On‑Call & Travel Requirements: Participate in a rotational weekly on‑call roster and travel within the franchise territory upon request to support service delivery staff and care recipients.

About You

Strong background in aged care, health or community services management.

In‑depth knowledge of the Support at Home Program and aged care quality standards.

Demonstrated leadership experience including staff development and performance management.

Strong commitment to continuous improvement and service innovation.

Experience with financial oversight including collaborative budget creation and management.

Excellent understanding of clinical governance, compliance and reporting.

Strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Flexibility to travel (as required) and participate in an on‑call schedule.

Sound understanding of industrial relations legislation and workforce compliance.

Knowledge and experience in the disability sector is advantageous to support effective coverage across the team.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV or above in Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent.
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or valid clearance).
• National Police Check (current or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Why Join Just Better Care Townsville

Lead a passionate values‑driven team.

Deliver high‑quality care that empowers older adults in your community.

Be part of an award‑winning organisation committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Ready to Lead With Purpose

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and drive positive outcomes for care recipients we want to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this role.

Just Better Care is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and life experiences.