The organisation
Wynyard Care Centre (WCC), part of Synovum Care, is an aged care provider based in the Northwest of Tasmania. Delivering care across a 56-bed residential home, 2 x 7 bed small houses under a Small Scale Living TM model and support services such as Support at Home and Day Care, WCC is a hub for providing meaningful, high-quality, person-centred care.

Small Scale Living TM is a leading initiative designed to assist the transition of care for the ageing population of Australia. Learn more about Small Scale Living TM here.

The opportunity
The Operations Manager will be leading a multidisciplinary team to drive performance, quality care and operational outcomes across the Care Centre and its support services.

Reporting to the Managing Director and Board, the Operations Manager will;

Lead day-to-day operations of the care centre including residential and community services
Drive team performance, rostering, workforce planning and capability uplift whilst promoting a positive team culture
Oversee financial management including budgeting, KPIs and occupancy outcomes
Ensure high standards of care, compliance and continuous improvement across services
Manage a team of clinical and non-clinical care staff to provide person-centred care to residents

About you
You will be a strong, people-focused leader with an extensive operational background within the aged care sector, with:

Demonstrated experience in aged care leadership within a residential setting
Strong operational, financial and people leadership capability
Sound understanding of aged care legislation, compliance and accreditation
Confident communicator with the ability to engage staff, residents and families

Desirable criteria

Clinical qualifications or AHPRA registration is desirable, but not essential

What’s on Offer
The Operations Manager is a key leadership role with end-to-end operational autonomy within a leading Tasmanian aged care centre. This is an opportunity to shape culture, performance and service delivery, while making a meaningful impact on resident outcomes and community care. Working closely with an engaged and supportive Managing Director, this role will play a major part in developing and growing the WCC and Synovum Care over the coming years.

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Katherine Hancock of The Orchard Talent Group on katherine@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.