General Manager - Racecourse Grange

Australian Unity Limited; Mornington; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Wellbeing and Community Leave

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts across Australian Unity

Learning and development opportunities

Leadership network access

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited invites an experienced General Manager to lead Racecourse Grange, a 127-room residential aged care community in Mornington, Victoria. Reporting to the General Manager Residential Aged Care Operations, this 12-month fixed-term role emphasizes resident outcomes, workforce performance and robust governance.

You will nurture multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, drive occupancy and financial sustainability, and contribute to the strategic direction of

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large Residential Aged Care home.
• Understanding of Australian aged care regulations.
• Proven ability to drive resident outcomes and occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance of Racecourse Grange Residential Aged Care.
• Drive resident and family experiences while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and coach leaders to sustain occupancy, financial and quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team development

Occupancy & revenue

Education

Health/Nursing/Business or Leadership qualifications

Job description

Established in 1840, Australian Unity is Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services to our members and the community.

Our Residential Aged Care business supports more than 1,200 residents across 12 communities in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As the aged care sector undergoes its most significant reform in decades, we are investing in the future of Residential Aged Care through leadership, innovation and continuous improvement.

With a new Residential Aged Care CEO commencing shortly, a strengthened executive leadership team and a clear strategy for growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join Australian Unity.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager Residential Aged Care Operations, the General Manager, Racecourse Grange is a key leadership role responsible for the operational performance, resident outcomes and overall success of this established Residential Aged Care community. Offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, this role is based at Racecourse Grange in Mornington, Victoria. The sophisticated 127-room residence comprises seven unique households and provides permanent residential care, respite, palliative care and memory support.

As a member of the Residential Aged Care Operational Leadership Team, you will lead a committed multidisciplinary team while ensuring outstanding resident experiences, workforce performance, clinical governance, regulatory excellence and commercial sustainability. This 12-month opportunity will suit an experienced leader who can provide stability, build capability and maintain strong operational momentum while contributing to the future of aged care within one of Australia's most trusted wellbeing organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operational performance of Racecourse Grange Residential Aged Care
• Drive exceptional resident, family and customer experiences
• Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards and all regulatory obligations
• Lead workforce capability, engagement and retention initiatives
• Develop and coach high-performing leaders and teams
• Deliver sustainable occupancy, financial and quality outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement, risk management and governance activities
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, employees and community stakeholders
• Champion a culture of accountability, wellbeing, safety and person-centred care

About You

You are an experienced Residential Aged Care leader with a proven ability to successfully manage and lead a large aged care home. You can quickly build trusted relationships, assess operational priorities and provide confident leadership through a defined 12-month period.

You will bring:

• Previous leadership experience within Residential Aged Care
• Demonstrated success managing operational, workforce and financial performance
• Strong understanding of the Australian aged care regulatory environment
• Proven capability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams
• Experience driving occupancy, resident outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional care and wellbeing outcomes

Highly Regarded

• Experience leading a high-performing Residential Aged Care home
• Clinical qualifications and/or strong clinical governance experience
• Experience preparing for and leading accreditation activities
• Qualifications in Health, Nursing, Business or Leadership

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established aged care home in Mornington, Victoria through a meaningful 12-month fixed-term assignment, while becoming part of a broader national leadership team committed to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

We offer:

• A competitive remuneration package and 12-month fixed-term contract
• The opportunity to lead a sophisticated 127-room residence in Mornington
• Additional Wellbeing and Community Leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts across Australian Unity products and services
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• The support of an experienced Residential Aged Care leadership network

Lead a great home. Build great teams. Deliver exceptional care.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan