We're Hiring!

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 is continuously growing, 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 units in retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Facility Manager to lead operations at our Tongala Memorial home in Tongala, Victoria. The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational, staffing, and related matters across the home. This role ensures all professional care and support services are delivered in line with Respect’s values, policies, and procedures, and that the home operates within the approved budget, meeting accreditation standards, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.

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.

Requirements:

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

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

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and conditions
• Salary packaging options as a not-for-profit provider
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Retention bonus available
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth within a rapidly expanding 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 continuous improvement