Residential Aged Care Manager
Permanent, Full Time Opportunity
Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Packaging + Vehicle
Merriwa, WA
For nearly 100 years, RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians. Guided by our values of Respect, Care and Honesty, we're proud of our heritage, our people, and the impact we make every day.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Residential Aged Care Manager to join our Karri & Tuart Lodge in Merriwa. In this role you will manage a team of residential care staff to achieve optimum service delivery and will be responsible for ensuring staffing, occupancy and care funding targets are achieved.
Responsibilities
* Manage and support residential care staff to deliver person-centred services across high care and dementia areas, ensuring quality and consistency in line with Aged Care Standards.
* Monitor staffing, occupancy, and care funding targets, ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource use.
* Oversee care models, handle complaints professionally, and contribute to operational plans aligned with RAAFA's strategic objectives.
* Work in partnership with the General Manager Residential Care to ensure all aspects of the budget are monitored.
* Partner with the General Manager - Residential Care on budgets and build external networks to promote RAAFA services and identify opportunities for growth.
About Karri & Tuart Lodge
Karri & Tuart Lodge is a newly refurbished 110-bed Residential Care Centre offering permanent, respite and secure dementia care. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, courtyards and outdoor areas to enjoy the fresh air all year round.
Benefits
* Competitive Pay and Package
* Flexible working options
* Salary Packaged vehicle or vehicle allowance
* Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $15,899
* Enhanced Long Service Leave Offerings
* Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability
* Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues
* Staff Benefits + Discounted Services - including health insurance and gym membership
* Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free
* Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups
About you
* Proven management experience in aged care or health
* Commitment to RAAFA's values of Respect, Care and Honesty
* Clinical knowledge and skills (AHPRA registration preferred)
* Confidence in managing budgets, occupancy, and care funding targets
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with residents, families, and staff
* Ability to work independently, manage change, and support organisational objectives
* Flexible, solutions-focused approach with strong problem''solving skills
* Understanding of Aged Care Standards and compliance requirements
* Solid organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
* Computer literacy across Word, Excel, and presentation tools.
Next Steps
* Update your resume
* Be eligible to work in Australia
* Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue).
* Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations
* Click "Apply to this Job"
For more information, please call or email us on 8*** or***************@raafawa.org.au
RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.
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