The organisation
Orchard Talent Group is proudly representing a values-led not-for-profit aged care organisation, encompassing an Eastern Seaboard landscape, with a robust strategy of ongoing scale and growth.
The opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced and capable Residential Manager to lead an extra‑large aged care home for a three‑month contract based in Central Queensland, commencing in January 2026. The opportunity emerges out of responsibility and care to the home's residents and team, allowing for the clinical management team to continue with their own roles. Reporting to and with the support of the Group Operations Manager, with a dotted line to the Chief Operating Officer.
Key focuses for this contract will be:
* Supporting the home's 6‑person management team, as well as the home's holistic workforce through a time of transition
* Endorsing a positive team culture of stability, engagement, education, and accountability
* Proactivity in risk mitigation, addressing clinical gaps, and clinical governance
* Stakeholder management and collaboration to ensure continuous improvement and deliverance of positive outcomes
* Providing exemplary customer experience to residents and their families
* Promoting operational excellence and ensuring adherence to Quality and Safety Standards
About you
This is an assignment requiring proactivity; our client requires an aged care leader who is actions and outcomes‑driven, who is customer experience centric, and innately takes team on the journey. You will present with:
* Availability to commence in January 2026 and commitment to a fixed term contract, of up to 3 months
* Minimum 3 years in a senior role managing large to extra‑large homes
* Proven ability to lead a large team, inclusive of managers, and foster engagement during change
* Sound understanding of Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards and a relationship with the Aged Care Commission
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* A degree in health or business; RN registration and accreditation experience highly regarded
What's on Offer
This is a career‑profiling contract opportunity for a strong leader who is hands‑on and accomplished in mitigating risk. If you are a Residential/ Facility Manager seeking a career step to multi‑site or regional management, leading a home of this size would be a positive testament to your capabilities and readiness for a larger portfolio.
The benefits of the contract will include:
* Competitive hourly rate
* Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits
* Travel, local accommodation, and care hire will be provided for the duration of the contract
* A beautifully presented extra‑large aged care home environment
* Exposure to an industry regarded executive team
* Scope to influence resident wellbeing, staff culture, and service quality
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role‑related questions, please contact Associate Partner, Hayley Thorpe, of The Orchard Talent Group on or email. To apply, please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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