General Manager – Residential Aged Care 

• Have Real Influence | 81 bed Aged Care based at St Helena, VIC | Full time, ongoing role | Accredited until 2026
• Values based NFP organisation with career progression opportunities 
• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and novated leasing options

Come join us in reshaping the future!

Your new role

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, we are seeking a highly experienced and capable General Manager for our Residential Aged Care facility to be responsible for the highest standards of leadership, operational management and regulatory compliance in all aspects of the residential aged care services. This includes inspirational leadership of all aged care staff and delivery of excellence in clinical care, resident wellbeing and support services. This includes working closely with and building positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders, including residents, families, and staff, as well as managing quality improvement activities to achieve strategic objectives and improve the lives of our community. 

What’s on offer

Abound Communities is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You will find the culture at Abound Communities is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. 

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year 
• Stability and career progression opportunities
• Professional development programs to develop your skills and capabilities
• Support from a highly trained, experienced and motivated operational team and a resident focussed Executive Team (including dedicated Executive overseeing Quality, Risk and Compliance)
• Opportunity to implement and influence our brand-new Resident Wellbeing mode.
• Opportunity to lead a service with strong community ties and located within a large Independent Living Village with strong connections and pathway to the residential aged care facility 
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of others

About You

You will ideally bring the following:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the aged care (or similar) industry, including experience in managing complex care facilities.
• Proven experience and success in delivering financial and operational outcomes 
• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration 
• Experience in leading a team through accreditation processes, including preparation for 
• Demonstrated ability in communicating with residents and their families. 
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience with AN-ACC or similar types of funding models
• Able to provide a strategic focus to the planning and delivery of services 
• Able to manage and support a diverse range of people in a diverse range of roles.
• Strong change management, team building and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, sound decision making and effective conflict resolution.
• Sound analysis and reporting and computer skills
• IT Literacy and familiarity with care systems 
• Full Covid 19 and other related vaccination

Key Responsibilities of the role

• Resident wellbeing and service delivery
• Clinical Leadership
• People Leadership 
• Clinical Governance, Accreditation, Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement
• Strategic Planning and Financial management 
• Risk and compliance management
• Stakeholder and relationship management

To access the complete Position Description and learn about the remuneration package or if you have any questions regarding this position please contact Mila Hodgson, Manager People and Culture on at recruitement@aboundcommunities.org.au 

To find out more about us and the wonderful work we do, please visit us at https://aboundcommunities.org.au/ 

If this sounds like the role for you, click on APPLY NOW!

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. Including a cover letter with your application addressing how you meet our selection criteria is strongly encouraged. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applications close on Friday, 2 January 2026.

We will be short listing and interviewing candidates as we receive applications, so do not delay.  We look forward to hearing from you. We are not accepting applications from agencies.

Abound Communities reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date. Abound Communities is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We are committed to appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. 

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.