Discover a career where care goes both ways
Make a genuine impact in a smaller, relationship‑focused home
Access NFP salary packaging up to $18, additional leave days
Join a respected, values‑led aged care organisation with scale and support
Macquarie Care Centre is our welcoming 55‑bed residential aged care home in Bathurst, known for its strong sense of community, personalised care and commitment to resident dignity.
We are seeking an experienced Residential Manager to provide strong clinical and operational leadership and to guide the home. This role will suit a hands‑on, people‑centred leader who enjoys building trust, developing teams and creating a positive, accountable culture.
As Residential Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day leadership and performance of the home, with a strong focus on quality care, compliance, workforce engagement and resident experience.
Supported by an on‑site leadership team and broader regional and corporate services, you will be empowered to lead with autonomy while never working in isolation. You will play a key role in embedding best practice, strengthening clinical governance and maintaining strong relationships with residents, families and the Bathurst community.
In This Role, You Will
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver person‑centred, relationship‑based care
Foster a culture of trust, accountability and professional pride
Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and Accreditation requirements
Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, resident experience and employee engagement
Lead operational planning, budgeting and resource management with confidence
Build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and the wider Bathurst community
What You'll Bring
Bachelor of Nursing tertiary qualification
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Proven experience in senior nursing leadership or management roles
Strong knowledge of aged care legislation, strengthened standards and AN‑ACC
Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, including rostering and financial oversight
A calm, compassionate and inclusive leadership style, with exceptional communication skills
Why join us?:
Enjoy a competitive salary package plus NFP salary packaging
Seven additional leave days per year
Generous discounts on private insurance through HIF
Discounted gym and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport
Access to Live Well at CHL, our holistic wellbeing and lifestyle program supporting mental, physical and financial wellbeing
Long service leave after just 5 years of service
Be part of a supportive team culture and well-established leadership structure
Lead and thrive in a well-resourced, values-driven organisation that supports your leadership
Join a welcoming and inclusive organisation that embrace people of all faiths and backgrounds
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a team that values compassion, courage, and integrity in everything that we do.
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
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