We're Hiring!

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
Opportunities to grow your career
Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate General Manager to lead our Cohuna Village. Based in Cohuna on the banks of the Gunbower Creek, Victoria. Our care community was recently renovated and boasts a 4 winged facility, based 1km from the city centre.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving high-quality, compliant, and resident-focused care. As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the home, ensuring safe, person-centred care in line with regulatory standards and organisational values. You will lead all aspects of operations, including clinical governance, workforce leadership, financial performance, and the overall resident experience.

No two days are the same! 

As General Manager you will:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the home with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and person-centred care
Drive a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and positive consumer outcomes
Lead, coach, and develop teams to achieve high performance and foster a positive workplace culture
Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Oversee quality improvement, risk management, audits, incident reporting, and accurate documentation practices
Manage occupancy, budgets, financial performance, workforce planning, rostering, and capability development
Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and the local community
Promote workplace health and safety while maintaining a safe, supportive, and values-driven environment
Participate in ongoing professional development to support best practice and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have the below skills and experience:

You are a confident, values-driven leader with strong background in residential aged care
A balance of clinical expertise and operational acumen, with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.
Experience as a General Manager or Residential Aged Care Manager
Strong knowledge of aged care standards, compliance and clinical governance
Proven ability to lead teams, improve performance and drive positive outcomes
Sound financial and operational management capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A genuine passion for improving the lives of older Australians

Essential Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Nursing (desirable)
Current AHPRA registration
Current NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)
Perks & Benefits

As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
Training and development pathways
Supportive leaders who are onsite
A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you. Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process. To be considered please apply now!