Facility Manager - Residential Aged Care
- Full time position l Richmond Location with trams at doorstep
- Not-For-Profit Generous Salary Packaging and Career Development Opportunities
- Supported by Specialist Teams
Love leading with heart? mecwacare is looking for a dedicated and experienced Facility Manager to lead our newly redeveloped 77-room residential aged care home- John Hood Terrace, located in the vibrant heart of Richmond.
Combining historic charm with modern luxury, John Hood Terrace offers beautifully appointed private suites, a wellbeing salon, onsite café and a genuinely warm vibe, it’s a place where residents feel right at home—and where you’ll love coming to work every day!
As Facility Manager, you’ll lead the daily operations of our home, ensuring exceptional care, comfort, and lifestyle for our residents. Reporting to the General Manager of Residential Services, you’ll guide a passionate multidisciplinary team supported by experts in Quality, Learning and Development and P&C.; operate under AN-ACC funding guidelines to drive continuous improvement and make the best use of resources. Together, we create a vibrant, inclusive community where residents feel valued, engaged, and truly at home.
What you bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a residential aged care setting in clinical management role including serving as an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead.
- Proven management and leadership skills and ability to guide, motivate and mentor staff along with commissioning experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement practices and a solid understanding of personal care and resident lifestyle requirements within the Aged Care Standards
- Proficient in IT, including the Microsoft Office suite and iCare
- Highly developed prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and attend to multiple tasks.
- Competency to continuously meet the requirements of 'Key Personnel' as outlined in the Aged Care Act.
- Proficient knowledge of Accreditation Standards and AN-ACC documentation requirements alongside sound financial management skill
- Current First Aid and CPR certification along with valid Working with Children Check.
- You will either already hold a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or be willing to obtain one prior to appointment.
Desirable:
- Current and ongoing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, willing to complete ACIPC (infection control).
- Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care, Health Services Management, or related field.
- Experience with Aged Care Quality Review and regulatory audits.
- Knowledge of dementia and palliative care.
- Strong project management skills.
What we offer:
- Not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits including Meals Card
- Career growth, Board Scholarships and Employee Awards
- Work Life Balance and Employee Assistance Program
About us:
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
To apply: Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV along with responses to the application questions.
Additional information
- Full time position l Richmond Location with trams at doorstep
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging advantages
- Supported by Specialist Teams
📌 Facility Manager - Residential Aged Care
🏢 Mecwacare
📍 Richmond