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Director of retirement living & care

McArthur
Posted: 26 March
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Ready for a lifestyle change without compromising your career?

An outstanding leadership opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse with retirement living or community care management experience to lead a well-established retirement community in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

If you're currently based in Canberra, and looking for a move that offers space, lifestyle and genuine community connection, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Wagga Wagga is one of regional NSW's most vibrant and liveable cities.

It offers:

Affordable real estate and exceptional lifestyle value

A thriving café, food and wine culture

Beautiful parks, rivers and outdoor lifestyle

Easy access to the Snowy Mountains and Alpine region

Convenient driving distance to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra

Excellent schools, healthcare and community infrastructure

This is a rare chance to combine a senior leadership role with an exceptional regional lifestyle.

The Opportunity As Director of Retirement Living & Care, you will oversee the operational and clinical leadership of a retirement village and apartment community, ensuring residents experience a safe, vibrant and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include:

Providing clinical leadership and oversight of resident wellbeing and risk management

Leading operations, planning and service delivery across the communities

Developing strong relationships with residents, families and committees

Building and empowering a positive, high-performing team

Overseeing governance, compliance and safety frameworks

Managing budgets, occupancy and operational outcomes

Enhancing programs that support independence, wellbeing and community connection

About You We are seeking a leader who is both clinically capable and people-focused.

You will bring:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Leadership experience within retirement living, community care or aged care

Strong understanding of clinical governance and resident wellbeing frameworks

Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex environments

Your leadership style will be defined by:

Energy, positivity and a proactive mindset

High emotional intelligence

Strong organisation and reliability

A genuine passion for supporting older Australians to live well

Above all, you will be a natural relationship-builder who puts residents and staff at the centre of everything you do.

What's on Offer

$135,000 salary + 12% superannuation

Permanent executive leadership opportunity

The chance to lead a vibrant retirement community

Relocation lifestyle opportunity in one of regional NSW's most desirable cities with a $3000 relocation allowance

The ability to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives every day

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