Facility Manager - Aged Care
Job Vacancy | Facility Manager - Aged Care | Signature Staff
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  • Remuneration of $110k plus super and NFP salary packaging
  • Relocation allowance of $3000
  • Work for national organisation with strong brand and ethical values

Your Employer

National Charity with multiple faceted organisations under their umbrella is seeking a Centre Manager in the Port Douglas/Mossman of their newest Aged Care facility.

Your Workplace

The Centre is more than your average Aged Care Centre, the building has been constructed only a year ago and is state of art with all the modern facilities for the residents to enjoy. It is one of the finest centres the region has to offer. Situated in stunning surroundings, there are 42 rooms available with amazing grounds for the residents to relax in.

Position purpose:

The Centre Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of Aged Care operations within the Centre. The Centre Manager is a senior manager in the organization who is responsible for mission focused, financial sustainable operations that focusses on best care for our residents and clients through a committed and valued workforce. Fostering positive relationships and utilising the expertise and skills of Support Services will be critical                         

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensuring the mission, vision and values of the organisation is authentically demonstrated in all that they do.
  • Focusing on ageing well and delivering a service that strives to maintain and enhance the resident’s health and wellbeing, capabilities, independence, choice, privacy, dignity, and safety.
  • Collaborating with the Mission, Care Services, Finance, Marketing and Communications, Property, Governance and HR teams
  • Working closely with the ACFI team to ensure there is a positive ACFI culture within the organization and appropriate ACFI revenue levels.
  • Lead the Centre team effectively while maintaining tight labour controls through efficient rostering and leave management.
  • Keeping the organization abreast of current best practice through engaging self and others in ongoing professional development in aged care.
  • Ensure compliance to satisfying the accreditation standards as set by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA).
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement that has a strong customer service focus, is open & honest, positive in its approach, and solution oriented.
  • Meeting the financial expectations of the annual budget of the Centre.
  • Supporting and assist individuals within the Centre with their professional growth and development and ensure staff are provided with training and opportunities to develop and demonstrate their strengths and skills.

About you:

Qualification & Certification

  • Registered Nurse qualifications and registration with AHPRA (must have)
  • Qualifications in gerontology or other relevant clinically based qualifications
  • Sound knowledge of Government regulations affecting aged care
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Management/Business (MUST HAVE)
  • National Criminal History Record Check and able to obtain Yellow card
  • Driver’s Licence

Skills, experience and characteristics:

  • Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in managing, operating and maintaining the functions of health care or related services.
  • Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices relevant to an Aged Care environment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal/communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to lead staff in the achievement of organizational goal and objectives within a team environment.
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate organizational policies, procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of all relevant Legislation, Regulatory requirements, Professional Standards and Guidelines applicable to work role and willingness to work within same.
  • Demonstrated industry knowledge with emphasis on ACFI, Infection Control, Quality Systems and Accreditation.
  • Demonstrated financial management ability.
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution/negotiation skills.
  • Organisational and time management skills.
  • Good negotiation skills and report writing skills
  • Must have sound residential aged care management experience

Your benefits

  • Remuneration of $110k plus super and NFP salary packaging
  • Relocation allowance of $3000
  • View and modern facilities
  • Live in beautiful surrounded by lush rainforest
  • Work for national organisation with strong brand and ethical values

This position is open to candidates living in Australian or NZ with unrestricted work rights. We are not able to consider applicants seeking sponsorship or non-resident to Australia.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Vlasta Eriksson at Vlasta@signaturestaff.com.au, quoting Ref No. VE202104CM.

Job Vacancy | Facility Manager - Aged Care | Signature Staff
  • Remuneration of $110k plus super and NFP salary packaging
  • Relocation allowance of $3000
  • Work for national organisation with strong brand and ethical values

Your Employer

National Charity with multiple faceted organisations under their umbrella is seeking a Centre Manager in the Port Douglas/Mossman of their newest Aged Care facility.

Your Workplace

The Centre is more than your average Aged Care Centre, the building has been constructed only a year ago and is state of art with all the modern facilities for the residents to enjoy. It is one of the finest centres the region has to offer. Situated in stunning surroundings, there are 42 rooms available with amazing grounds for the residents to relax in.

Position purpose:

The Centre Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of Aged Care operations within the Centre. The Centre Manager is a senior manager in the organization who is responsible for mission focused, financial sustainable operations that focusses on best care for our residents and clients through a committed and valued workforce. Fostering positive relationships and utilising the expertise and skills of Support Services will be critical                         

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensuring the mission, vision and values of the organisation is authentically demonstrated in all that they do.
  • Focusing on ageing well and delivering a service that strives to maintain and enhance the resident’s health and wellbeing, capabilities, independence, choice, privacy, dignity, and safety.
  • Collaborating with the Mission, Care Services, Finance, Marketing and Communications, Property, Governance and HR teams
  • Working closely with the ACFI team to ensure there is a positive ACFI culture within the organization and appropriate ACFI revenue levels.
  • Lead the Centre team effectively while maintaining tight labour controls through efficient rostering and leave management.
  • Keeping the organization abreast of current best practice through engaging self and others in ongoing professional development in aged care.
  • Ensure compliance to satisfying the accreditation standards as set by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA).
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement that has a strong customer service focus, is open & honest, positive in its approach, and solution oriented.
  • Meeting the financial expectations of the annual budget of the Centre.
  • Supporting and assist individuals within the Centre with their professional growth and development and ensure staff are provided with training and opportunities to develop and demonstrate their strengths and skills.

About you:

Qualification & Certification

  • Registered Nurse qualifications and registration with AHPRA (must have)
  • Qualifications in gerontology or other relevant clinically based qualifications
  • Sound knowledge of Government regulations affecting aged care
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Management/Business (MUST HAVE)
  • National Criminal History Record Check and able to obtain Yellow card
  • Driver’s Licence

Skills, experience and characteristics:

  • Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in managing, operating and maintaining the functions of health care or related services.
  • Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices relevant to an Aged Care environment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal/communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to lead staff in the achievement of organizational goal and objectives within a team environment.
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate organizational policies, procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of all relevant Legislation, Regulatory requirements, Professional Standards and Guidelines applicable to work role and willingness to work within same.
  • Demonstrated industry knowledge with emphasis on ACFI, Infection Control, Quality Systems and Accreditation.
  • Demonstrated financial management ability.
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution/negotiation skills.
  • Organisational and time management skills.
  • Good negotiation skills and report writing skills
  • Must have sound residential aged care management experience

Your benefits

  • Remuneration of $110k plus super and NFP salary packaging
  • Relocation allowance of $3000
  • View and modern facilities
  • Live in beautiful surrounded by lush rainforest
  • Work for national organisation with strong brand and ethical values

This position is open to candidates living in Australian or NZ with unrestricted work rights. We are not able to consider applicants seeking sponsorship or non-resident to Australia.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Vlasta Eriksson at Vlasta@signaturestaff.com.au, quoting Ref No. VE202104CM.