Executive Care Manager (Residential Manager) - Dementia Care Unit

About the role

An experienced and passionate Executive Care Manager (Residential Manager) is sought to lead a 120-bed aged care unit in Hunters Hill. The role provides operational and clinical leadership to nursing staff and the wider interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes for residents. It reports directly to the General Manager Residential Care, with support from an experienced clinical and administrative team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an interdisciplinary team of nursing staff and allied health professionals
• Oversee budgets, staffing rosters and resource allocation
• Drive clinical excellence, compliance and continuous improvement, with a focus on dementia care
• Build positive partnerships with residents, families, staff, community stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in nursing, aged care management or health services management, with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience
• Strong clinical and leadership experience in aged care, ideally in a dementia-specific environment
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of dementia care best practice, strengthened aged care standards, legislation, regulatory requirements and quality frameworks

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package including NFP salary packaging
• Generous leave entitlements
• Wellbeing initiatives, employee recognition lunches and daily staff meals
• A supportive, well-resourced workplace with a genuine passion for continuous improvement

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be reviewed before the closing date. Offers depend on passing a pre-employment check, which includes willingness to obtain a Criminal Police Check.