The opportunity
UPA is seeking a compassionate and driven Facility Manager to lead a 60-bed residential aged care community. As the senior leader onsite, you’ll ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care while guiding and supporting your team.
In this role you will:
- Lead daily operations including oversight of high quality care
- Provide strong clinical oversight as a Registered Nurse inline with UPAs Clinical Governance Framework and in line with Aged Care Strengthened Standards
- Foster a positive culture of workforce and consumer engagement, growth and continuous improvement
- Oversee financial, risk and workforce performance to keep the facility thriving
About you
We’re looking for a values-driven Facility Manager who can balance clinical oversight with strong operational leadership. You’ll be a hands-on leader – visible on the floor, approachable yet firm – who inspires cultural change with authenticity and care.
You’ll bring:
- Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
- Leadership experience in residential aged care
- Strong clinical knowledge and confidence in documentation oversight
- A collaborative, people-first approach with residents and their families and representatives, employees, contractors, and volunteers.
- Proven ability to drive improvement, manage change, risk and ensure compliance
- Sound decision-making skills with an eye on both care outcomes and sustainability
What’s on Offer
- Attractive remuneration package with access to not-for-profit salary packaging
- A modern purpose built 60-bed facility, supported by a passionate local team, a wider community of UPA services in the area and Corporate Shared Services in areas such as Clinical Governance, Property, Finance, IT and People and Culture
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Andrew Croly, Recruitment Manager of The Orchard Talent Group on 0422 257 754 or email andrew@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV 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.