Residential Manager - Aged Care

Redstone Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Bonus: $15k

Executive backing

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment is seeking a Residential Manager - Aged Care to lead a well-resourced home through an exciting expansion phase. The role offers executive backing and autonomy to drive occupancy, financial performance, and care quality.

The successful candidate will have unrestricted AHPRA registration as an RN and a proven track record in aged care operations, including AN-ACC funding and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in aged care operations.
• Strong change management and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day operational excellence, occupancy, and financial performance across the residence.
• Lead and rebuild a cohesive facility leadership team after a structural review.
• Uphold high-quality, culturally inclusive care standards and continuous improvement plans.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to maintain accreditation readiness and governance.
• Foster a positive workplace culture prioritising staff retention, mentoring, and open communication.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and local health networks.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Multilingual (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Residential Manager - Aged Care

Whether you are an experienced Facility Manager looking to lead a well-resourced home through an exciting expansion phase or a senior clinical leader ready for your next major management role, this position offers the autonomy and executive backing you need to succeed.

Benefits

• Up to $160,000 to $170,000 + Super + $15k Bonus
• Supported directly by 2x Clinical Care Managers, a dedicated Quality/Educator, RNs, and care staff
• Head Office and Operational Support
• Executive Backing: Strong support from an approachable Operations Manager and CEO committed to your professional development.

Main Duties

• Drive day-to-day operational excellence, occupancy, and financial performance across the residence.
• Lead and rebuild a cohesive, high-performing facility leadership team following a positive structural review.
• Oversee high-quality, culturally inclusive care standards and continuous improvement plans across low to high care and dementia support.
• Partner with clinical leaders and quality educators to maintain accreditation readiness and robust governance.
• Foster a positive, transparent workplace culture focused on staff retention, mentoring, and open communication.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, local health networks, and the broader community.

Essentials

• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience as Facility Manager / Residential Manager within aged care (acute clinical background highly regarded)
• Proven track record in operational management, AN-ACC funding, and Aged Care Quality Standards compliance
• Strong leadership capability with demonstrated skills in culture-building and change management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (multilingual skills in Mandarin or Cantonese are advantageous, but all strong clinical leaders are encouraged to apply)