Lead a well-resourced residential aged care home in Tasmania, with strong clinical governance, stable staffing and leadership authority that matches accountability. Enjoy relocation support, an additional week of annual leave, $5,000 professional development, NFP salary packaging and the space to focus on quality care, not constant firefighting.
Residential Aged Care Home Manager
Launceston, TAS
Full time, permanent role
Excellent salary & benefits
This role is designed for experienced Registered Nurse Home Managers and Facility Managers currently leading large, high-pressure metro services and feeling the strain.
If you are managing constant vacancies, endless escalation, compliance overload and competing priorities with limited support, this is a chance to reset without stepping backwards.
Lead a premium residential aged care home in Tasmania, with proper resourcing, strong clinical governance and the space to lead well again.
Why metro leaders are moving into roles like this
* Slower operational pace without sacrificing leadership scope
* Better staff stability and community connection
* Leadership authority that actually matches accountability
* Reduced commute and improved lifestyle balance
* Opportunity to focus on quality care rather than survival management
What's on offer
* Competitive Home Manager / Facility Manager salary
* NFP salary packaging
* Additional week of annual leave
* $5,000 professional development allowance
* Relocation assistance and accommodation options available
* Well-resourced home with multidisciplinary clinical and support teams
The role – Residential Aged Care Home Manager
As Home Manager / Facility Manager, you will lead the full operation of the home, with accountability across clinical governance, compliance, people leadership, resident experience and financial performance.
Your focus will be on:
* Leading and stabilising clinical and care teams
* Delivering consistent, person-centred aged care
* Maintaining compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards
* Accreditation readiness without constant firefighting
* Workforce leadership, engagement and retention
* Building strong, respectful relationships with residents and families
* Partnering with GPs, allied health and external providers
* Creating a calm, accountable and high-performing culture
About you
You are an experienced Registered Nurse leader who has carried the weight of operations and is ready for a role where leadership is sustainable.
You will bring:
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Experience as a Home Manager, Facility Manager, Residential Manager or Senior Care Manager
* Strong understanding of the Australian aged care regulatory environment
* Proven leadership through workforce pressure and compliance complexity
* Calm, practical decision-making under pressure
* Strong communication and people leadership capability
* Confidence managing accreditation, audits and quality systems
Why this role works for relocation
* Designed for experienced leaders, not step-down roles
* Genuine leadership autonomy with organisational support
* Community-based environment with lower staff churn
* Lifestyle change without loss of seniority or remuneration
Next step
You can apply through this advert, or by sending your CV and Cover letter, specifically with this role in mind to Kate Wheeler, Director at Carejobz Recruitment:
About the recruiter
Kate is a Career & Life Coach and a Top 10 ANZ Healthcare Recruiter (SEEK Sourcr)
Trusted by leading aged-care & hospital providers since 2015
You can contact her at or learn more at
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