Service Manager – Oak Towers Aged Care Service, Oakleigh VIC
$145,000 + Super + Benefits | Permanent, Full-time
Lead with purpose. Inspire with care. Make a lasting impact.
Churches of Christ, one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profit organisations, is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to take the helm of our 124-bed Oak Towers Aged Care Service in Oakleigh. This is your opportunity to shape a thriving care environment and lead a dedicated team in delivering excellence every day.
About The Role
As Service Manager, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health professionals, support staff, and volunteers. You’ll foster a culture of compassion, safety, and innovation while overseeing the daily operations of the facility.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Driving high-quality clinical care and lifestyle programs that exceed resident expectations
* Ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with accreditation standards
* Managing budgets and resources to support long-term sustainability
* Building strong community relationships to enhance occupancy and reputation
About You
You are an experienced Service manager with a background in residential aged care and have managed large teams of 170+ staff. You have a strong understanding of aged care quality standards, incident investigation and complaints management.
You’ll Also Have
* AHPRA registration or postgraduate qualifications in health/business administration
* 5+ years’ post-grad experience, including recent aged care or health management roles
* Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
* A passion for continuous improvement and alignment with our mission and values
* Required checks: National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening, Driver’s Licence, Insolvency Check
Why Join Us?
As a not-for-profit, we offer generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,549 p.a., including:
* Up to $15,900 on everyday expenses + $2,649 on meals/entertainment
* Five (5) weeks annual leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Goodlife, Bupa, and more
* A supportive, values-driven culture that puts people first
About Churches Of Christ
With over 140 years of compassionate service, we’re one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Our faith-based mission drives holistic support across aged care, retirement living, home care, family services, and community housing in Queensland and Victoria.
Our Values
We Live By
Unconditional Love | Continual Innovation | Mutual Trust | Wise Stewardship | Safety
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to lead with heart and drive meaningful change, apply now for the Service Manager role at Oak Towers Aged Care Service.
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For inquiries, contact Rick Sharma on 0417 218 410 .
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Applications will be reviewed as received.