General Manager - Whitfield

Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development through training

12 weeks paid parental leave

Recognition programs

Flare Benefits with discounts

Job summary

Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd in Whitfield, Cairns region, seeks a General Manager to lead the residence, delivering exceptional care and strong operational performance.

You will empower multidisciplinary teams, drive occupancy, financial targets and community engagement, while maintaining compliance and a culture of continuous improvement. Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in aged care, healthcare or a related service environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and operational management capability.
• Proven experience leading and developing large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of aged care funding, regulatory and service delivery requirements.
• Ability to drive change, continuous improvement and high-performance cultures.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations and performance of the residence.
• Deliver exceptional person-centred care and resident experiences.
• Inspire, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive quality, compliance, safety and accreditation outcomes.
• Manage occupancy, financial performance and business targets.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families and community stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Lead the Future of Aged Care in Whitfield

• Lead a high-performing aged care home and make a meaningful difference every day
• Drive exceptional resident, team and commercial outcomes in one of Far North Queensland's most desirable communities
• Lead with autonomy while being supported by one of Australia's largest aged care providers
• Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate

Join Regis – Where Care Meets Career

With 84 locations and 13,000 employees nationwide, Regis is one of Australia's leading aged care providers. We offer rewarding careers that enable our people to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians while building their own professional future.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary package
• Career development through training, leadership programs and study support
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Recognition programs celebrating your contribution
• Flare Benefits with discounts across 500+ brands, plus savings on groceries, travel, entertainment and more
• Opportunity to lead a well-established residence in the sought-after suburb of Whitfield, offering a tropical lifestyle and access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions

About the Role

As General Manager, you will be accountable for the overall leadership, performance and success of our Whitfield residence. Working closely with residents, families, team members and the wider community, you will ensure the delivery of exceptional care and service while driving sustainable operational outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the overall operations and performance of the residence
• Deliver exceptional person-centred care and resident experiences
• Inspire, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Drive quality, compliance, safety and accreditation outcomes
• Manage occupancy, financial performance and business targets
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families and community stakeholders
• Champion a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, Whitfield offers an outstanding lifestyle with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests, world-class tourism destinations and a vibrant local community. Combining career opportunity with an enviable climate and lifestyle, it is the perfect location for leaders seeking both professional impact and personal fulfilment.

Make an impact you'll be proud of while enjoying the lifestyle you've been looking for.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in aged care, healthcare or a related service environment
• Strong commercial acumen and operational management capability
• Proven experience leading and developing large, multidisciplinary teams
• Sound knowledge of aged care funding, regulatory and service delivery requirements
• Ability to drive change, continuous improvement and high-performance cultures
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications highly regarded

Why Our People Love Regis

We care for our residents, and we care for our people. You'll be part of a culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, recognition and career growth. Our award-winning Circle of Care program supports your wellbeing every day, physically, emotionally and professionally.