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General Manager – Mitchell House, Morwell VIC

Who we are:
As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care has been serving older Australians through our high standard of care and strong sense of community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the north-west coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is simple: everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation continues to grow, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Respect also delivers home care services in multiple states and operates more than 700 retirement living units in independent living communities.

The Position:
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate General Manager to lead operations at our Mitchell House home in Morwell, Victoria. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, staffing, and related matters across the home. The role ensures that all professional care and support services are delivered in line with Respect’s values, policies, and procedures, while ensuring the home operates within the approved budget and meets accreditation, compliance, and reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will be well supported by Respect’s centralised corporate services team, including specialists in clinical care, quality, finance, people and culture, procurement, maintenance, and catering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Manager, or a driven Care Manager ready to take the next step in their career and lead a dedicated team in a supportive, purpose-driven environment

Requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• At least three years of leadership experience in residential aged care
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, documentation standards, residents’ rights, the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI), and other relevant legislation and codes of practice
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical knowledge and contemporary practice skills
• Current National Police Certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• Previous experience in a nursing management role

Please note: All candidates must meet the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to be eligible to work in the aged care sector.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions
• Salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Retention bonus available
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Our purpose:
To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our values:

• Respect – Treat all people with fairness and dignity
• Care – Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
• Teamwork – Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
• Courage – Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
• Integrity – Be open, honest, and trustworthy
• Innovation – Think differently to solve problems
• Excellence – Drive quality and continuously improve