Manager - Residential AgedCare

Wesley Mission Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Salary packaging benefits

Not-for-profit culture

Collaborative team

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited seeks an experienced leader to manage Emmaus Village Aged Care Community (58-bed) and lead a team of about 80 staff. You will drive culture, performance and resident outcomes while shaping dementia care services; leading daily operations and ensuring high-quality, relationship-centred care.

The role emphasizes compliance, financial sustainability, staff engagement and development within a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in aged care, healthcare or community services.
• Strong operational and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and governance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to obtain probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
• Current Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Emmaus Village Aged Care Community with a focus on excellence and resident outcomes.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and relationship-centred care.
• Manage budgets, financial performance and business operations.
• Develop and coach high-performing teams across multidisciplinary staff.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with aged care standards, legislation and organisational requirements.
• Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership in aged care

Operational management

Financial management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Driver licence

Job description

At Wesley Mission Queensland, we're building the future of aged care. We are seeking an experienced and people-focused leader to manage our 58-bed Emmaus Village Aged Care Community, leading a team of approximately 80 employees.

This is a unique opportunity to drive culture, performance and resident outcomes while helping shape the future of our specialist dementia care services. If you're passionate about leading teams, navigating change, and creating environments where residents and employees thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work


• Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – As a not for profit employer, we offer generous salary packaging benefits that help maximise your take home pay. You can package up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment—reducing your taxable income and giving you more in your pocket.


• Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care


• Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing

Your Role as the Manager of our Emmaus Village Aged Care Community

You will lead the day-to-day operations of the home while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. You will play a critical role in ensuring residents receive high-quality, relationship-centred care while maintaining compliance, financial sustainability and team engagement.

• Leading a culture of exceptional resident care and service excellence


• Managing daily operations, budgets and business performance


• Developing and coaching high-performing teams
  
• Building strong relationships with residents, families and stakeholders


• Driving continuous improvement and innovation


• Ensuring compliance with aged care standards, legislation and organisational requirements


• Promoting a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment

What We’re Looking For

You are a highly capable leader with a passion for delivering exceptional aged care services and building engaged, high-performing teams.

• Leadership experience in aged care, healthcare or community services


• Strong operational and financial management skills


• Knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and governance


• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills


• A passion for developing teams and delivering outstanding resident outcomes


• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.


• Current Driver Licence.


• Relevant qualifications and experience aligned to the role.


• Willingness to obtain relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that leads with heart, purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join WMQ and help us make life's possibilities a reality for the people and communities we serve.