Residential Manager

Lead with compassion, serve with purpose—make every day meaningful at BaptistCare Minnamurra Centre

• Permanent Full-time position based in Drummoyne
• Empower care, inspire connection, your leadership can change lives
• Shape a home where dignity, respect, and wellbeing thrive

About the Role

At BaptistCare, we believe every person deserves to live with dignity, purpose and belonging.

We are seeking an accomplished and values-driven Residential Manager to lead our Minnamurra Centre in Drummoyne and drive excellence across resident care, team leadership, quality outcomes and operational performance. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to shape the future of a well-established residential aged care home while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families and employees every day.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As Residential Manager, you will lead all aspects of the home's performance, creating an environment where residents experience dignity, choice, independence and belonging. You will inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams, drive outstanding clinical, quality and compliance outcomes, optimise occupancy and financial performance, and build trusted relationships with residents, families and key stakeholders. Working at the forefront of aged care reform, you will champion continuous improvement, foster a culture of accountability and innovation, and ensure the home consistently delivers exceptional care and service excellence.

About You

You've successfully led a medium to large residential aged care home and are recognised for your ability to inspire teams, improve performance and create exceptional resident experiences. You’ll also bring:

• A degree qualification in Nursing or Allied Health
• A minimum 5 years' clinical leadership experience
• A minimum 5 years' operational leadership experience within aged care or healthcare
• Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of aged care legislation, quality standards and clinical governance
• Sound financial and commercial acumen, including budget management and AN-ACC funding
• Experience leading change, improving quality outcomes and driving organisational performance
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care and values-based leadership.

Why BaptistCare?

Join one of Australia's leading not-for-profit care organisations where your career can mean as much to you as it does to the people you help.

From tax benefits and clear development pathways to wellbeing support and a generous recognition program, there are many reasons to work with us, including a range of BaptistCare staff perks designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. To find out more about our benefits visit: Benefits

Lead with heart. Drive excellence. Transform lives.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership will influence resident outcomes, strengthen team culture and make a genuine impact in aged care, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.