We're Hiring!

Are you a passionate and experienced Care Manager ready to lead with purpose in a values driven aged care organisation? Respect Aged Care is currently seeking a committed Registered Nurse to take on a 6-month contract leadership role at our Peace Haven home in Launceston, with full-time availability required to meet operational demands as needed.

About Us

Respect Aged Care has proudly been serving older Australians since 1922. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to fostering communities of belonging, where dignity, purpose, and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do.

With our headquarters in northwest Tasmania, we support thousands of residents across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, and Tasmania, through aged care homes, home care services, and retirement villages.

The Opportunity

The Care Manager will play a critical leadership role in delivering clinical and operational excellence. Reporting to the Facility Manager, this role is responsible for:

• Planning, assigning, and overseeing staff duties and resident care delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Providing strong leadership and mentoring within a resident-focused environment.
• Managing human, material, and financial resources efficiently and in line with budgetary guidelines.
• Supporting a positive team culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Leading and contributing to continuous improvement and accreditation processes.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential aged care.
• Proven nursing management experience.
• Sound clinical knowledge aligned with contemporary best practices.
• Strong understanding of aged care legislation, accreditation standards, and funding instruments (e.g. ACFI).
• Experience with accreditation and quality processes.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Must meet Aged Care Worker Screening legislative requirements.

Desirable:

• Completion of Infection Control Training.
• Availability to flex into full-time hours as required.

Why Respect?

• Competitive remuneration with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Meaningful work with a values-based, community-focused organisation.
• A supportive, positive culture that promotes staff well-being.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

Apply today and help our resident’s live life as they choose.