An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate General Manager (GM) of Operations (WA) to join our team and shape the service delivery of For Purpose Aged Care into the future.
This role will be vital during a period of national growth in our business, overseeing our residences in WA, which include:
* Singleton, WA
* Dawesville, WA
* South Bunbury, WA (opening 2026/2027)
* and future WA residences
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the GM of Operations is a high-level strategic leadership position within the Executive team. This position is responsible for overseeing all For Purpose Aged Care's Operations needs at all sites in Western Australia, ensuring that the residences provide high quality services whilst maintaining optimal efficiency and cost effectiveness.
For Purpose Aged Care seeks an individual who is willing to travel to our WA residences, who deeply understands the Aged Care sector and has management experience in a client-focused organisation to lead and inspire staff.
To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate your experience against the Key Focus Areas which include:
* Acting as an effective support conduit between on-site Residential Managers, other General Managers and Support Service functions.
* Strong leadership skills
* Ability to manage change
* Ability to drive achievement of all residential compliance standards such as Accreditation, WHS and Hospitality Standards
* Lead projects / Support sites throughout the regions
* Consistently demonstrating and role-modelling a high performance, outcome-focused approach
* Maximising occupancy levels
* Maximising revenue (AN-ACC) and minimising costs
* Developing, coordinating and implementing each home's training and development
* Developing and maintaining an effective, empowered and efficient team to meet the key result areas of the For Purpose Aged Care strategic plan.
What you will bring to this role:
* Experience in a similar multi-site role
* Residential Management experience in the aged care industry and familiarity with the regulatory framework
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues impacting the aged care sector
* Excellent people management and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff
* Highly developed leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to act as a positive role model for staff
* Strong planning, time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
* Ability to provide staff training, mentoring and coaching
* High level interpersonal, written, presentation and negotiation skills including ability to liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to embrace technology
* Current AHPRA registration (RN) (ideal but not essential)
Benefits & Work Culture with For Purpose Aged Care:
As a purpose led, not-for-profit organisation, our staff's health and wellbeing are important to us. This is why we have partnered with selected providers to offer employees a growing range of benefits that make sure they get the most out of their working and personal life, including:
* Tax savings of up to $15,900 per year with Salary Packaging (Go Salary)
* Team lunches
* Team building events
* Exclusive staff discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa and more
* CommBank Workplace banking
* State of the art technology to help staff work smarter
* Salary sacrificing options with superannuation
* Novated Leasing through Enlist
* HESTA benefits for members
* Access EAP – a voluntary, confidential and free counselling service
* Ausmed Passport
If you are ready to join a growing organisation that looks after their staff, then apply now
Please note that candidates must apply directly to be considered for this position, recruitment agency referrals will not be accepted.