General Manager - Stanmore Place Care Community

Opal HealthCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Empowered leadership

Purpose & impact

Clear career pathways

Ongoing development

Scale & stability

Strong support

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a values-led General Manager for Stanmore Place Care Community in Sydney's Inner West to deliver exceptional, person-centred care. You will partner with clinical leaders to foster a home-like environment where residents feel safe and connected.

Supported by a multidisciplinary team, you will own performance across care quality, financials and compliance while building strong relationships with residents, families and the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in a highly regulated, service-led environment such as aged care, health or community services.
• Ability to inspire and develop teams and foster an engaged, high-performing culture.
• Commercial acumen with a commitment to quality care and financial stewardship.
• Exceptional communication skills with a visible, hands-on leadership style.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, quality standards and risk management.
• AHPRA registration or relevant qualifications/experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver a high-performing, values-led culture.
• Own performance outcomes across care quality, financials, compliance and resident experience.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families, team members and the local community.
• Drive operational excellence through strong systems, continuous improvement and capable leaders.
• Champion Opal's CARE values in every decision and action.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

AHPRA registration

Education

Experience in senior aged care / health services

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

General Manager - Stanmore Place Care Community

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed, people do."
Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our C.A.R.E values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. As one of Australia's leading private aged care providers, we support over 23,000 team members caring for more than 14,000 residents across 149 Care Communities nationwide.

Why This Role?

We are seeking a values-led General Manager who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and fostering a person-centred culture. Supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll partner with clinical leaders to champion a personalised, home-like environment where residents feel safe, connected and truly at home.

Why Stanmore Place Care Community?

Located in Sydney's Inner West, just 5km from the CBD and close to public transport, Stanmore Place Care Community offers a welcoming and inclusive workplace with a strong sense of community. With diverse cultural heritage, comfortable communal spaces, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care, it's a rewarding place to build your career while making a genuine difference in residents' lives every day.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver a high-performing, values-led culture
• Own performance outcomes across care quality, financials, compliance and resident experience
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families, team members and the local community
• Drive operational excellence through strong systems, continuous improvement and capable leaders
• Champion Opal's C.A.R.E values in every decision and action

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in a highly regulated, service-led environment (e.g. aged care, health or community services)
• Strong ability to inspire and develop teams, fostering an engaged, high-performing culture
• Commercial acumen with strong financial capability and a commitment to quality care
• Highly effective communication skills with a visible, hands-on leadership style
• Sound knowledge of regulatory frameworks, quality standards and risk management
• AHPRA registration (highly regarded), or relevant qualifications/experience in a related field

Why Opal HealthCaer?

• Empowered Leadership: Autonomy to lead your care community and shape its success
• Purpose & Impact: Make a meaningful difference to residents, families and team members every day
• Clear Career Pathways: Genuine progression to regional and national roles - we promote from within
• Ongoing Development: Leadership programs, training and career pathways to support your growth
• Scale & Stability: Backed by a national organisation with established systems and ongoing investment
• Strong Support: Partner with regional and national experts across clinical, sales, transformation, dementia care, hospitality, HR and more.

Lead with Purpose

If you are a passionate, resilient leader ready to take full ownership of a care community, we would love to hear from you.