Residential Manager - Blacktown

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Join a high growth industry offering career progression
• St Hedwig Village (120 beds) located in Blacktown
• 6 month full-time maximum term opportunity with potential for extension
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

*Applications will be reviewed week commencing 6 Jan 2025 if not before

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We are celebrating 30 years of providing care and we now have 5000+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Aged Care Manager to lead our team at St Hedwig Village in Blacktown on a 6 month maximum term basis. This key leadership role involves motivating and developing teams within a welcoming and warm residential home environment that is valued by the local community. You will manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the home including clinical, administration, financial, hospitality, maintenance and lifestyle and continue to forge strong relationships with residents and families.

Your team will consist of 3 Care Manager's, Administration Manager, Workplace Educator, Chef Manager and a team of passionate carers and nurses who will thrive working underneath your strong motivational leadership. You will also have close access to your Regional Manager and support from other centralised departments within the organisation including a dedicated HR Business Partner, Recruitment Specialist and Operational Support.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and coaching to the clinical, personal care, lifestyle, pastoral care and catering teams and focus on a culture of continual improvement and quality
• Ensuring the home complies with Aged Care Accreditation Standards
• Ensuring high quality resident care is consistently delivered throughout the home to all residents including updating of care plans, wound reviews, medication overview, and more

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Completion of tertiary qualifications in nursing, healthcare, or similar (Bachelor of Nursing)
• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
• Thorough understanding of the Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Demonstrated understanding of AN-ACC assessment processes
• Proven competency in operational planning, strategic and innovative thinking, resource management, rostering and budget management
• A truly collaborative, compassionate approach to work, and an ability to inspire a team
• An exceptional communicator who is collaborative and values relationships
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary package 
• Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free and $2,650 meal entertainment benefits
• Additional 6 days of leave each financial year known as Family Family
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave 
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream.  We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation.  We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.