Residence Manager

Arcare Aged Care; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward & Recognition

Employee Assistance

Job stability

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Residence Manager to lead a busy Queensland residence. You will provide leadership, financial oversight, and high-quality resident care in a safe, supportive environment.

Join a leading Australian provider with a focus on relationships, staff development, and regulatory excellence. Applicants with aged care management experience and strong communication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in aged care or health services sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of the aged care industry, including regulations, compliance requirements, best practices and emerging trends.
• Exhibit a high level of financial accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit leadership qualities, inspire, and actively support the development of employees.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: Overseeing Leadership roles across Clinical, Environmental, Catering, Lifestyle and Administration; hiring, training and performance evaluations.
• Resident Support: Ensuring residents receive high-quality physical, emotional, and social care.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Developing and managing residence budgets and allocating resources effectively.
• Quality Improvement: Implementing quality and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance care and services.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards for aged care.
• Communication: Maintaining effective communication with residents, families, staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Financial Acumen

Education

AHPRA Registration (desirable)

Job description

• Job stability with leading Australian provider

Why Join Arcare?

• Reward & Recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Job stability with leading Australian provider

About The Role

Arcare believes that care and support is shaped by the quality of the relationships and interactions between residents, families and team members.

The Residence Manager plays a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment for Arcare residents. You will ensure that the Residence operates efficiently, provide leadership, direction, care and financial management, while overseeing a diverse workforce. You will be instrumental in the overall success of the Residence, and the well-being of its' employees and residents.

Your Primary Duties Will Be

• Staff Management: Overseeing and managing Leadership roles, including Clinical, Environmental, Catering, Lifestyle and Administration. This includes hiring, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a competent and well-functioning team.
• Resident Support: Collaborating with clinical staff to ensure that residents receive high-quality care that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Developing and managing budgets for the Residence, allocating resources effectively to support the needs of residents and staff while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Quality Improvement: Implementing quality and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall standard of care and services provided to residents.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards specific to aged care facilities.
• Communication: Maintaining effective communication with residents, their families, staff, and external stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and foster a positive and transparent environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Management experience in Aged Care or Health Services Sector
• Current AHPRA Registration (desirable)
• Comprehensive understanding of the aged care industry, including regulations, compliance requirements, best practices and emerging trends
• Exhibit a high level of financial accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in problem-solving, tackling challenges with skill and efficiency
• Exhibit leadership qualities, inspire, and actively support the development of employees

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.