• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Executive leadership role promoting the mission, spirit and core values of Calvary
• Permanent, full time opportunity
• Based in NSW, Location flexible

About the role

The General Manager Aged Care will ensure optimal performance of an allocated portfolio of homes with a strong focus on delivering outstanding care and service underpinned by Calvary’s values.  This will support the delivery of high quality care to our residents and their families, care for our employees and volunteers and sustain our business performance.

Supporting the Regional CEO, the General Manager, Aged Care will deliver effective business performance and high-quality customer experience aligned to, and supporting, clinical outcomes

We are currently seeking an experienced General Manager, Aged Care to join our team on a permanent full time basis.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health, Business or similar;
• Outstanding leadership skills, able to engage and inspire others.
• Demonstrated track record of achievement whilst working in the Healthcare industry;
• The ability to drive outcomes and results through strong interpersonal skills;
• Solid understanding of financial metrics and concepts associated with management, with an oversight of hospitals (desirable);
• Experience in effectively articulating business improvement opportunities through the utilisation of reporting, business writing and project documentation;
• Effective approach to Risk Management and mitigation;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Calvary and the ability and desire to uphold these at all times.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Current Police Check, covid vaccination or valid medical exemption
• Proven financial acumen, with successful business and budget management experience
• Thorough working knowledge of the Aged Care Accreditation standards and other relevant legislative framework (Aged Care Act, Health Records Act, WHS legislation etc.)

Why join our team

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person, regardless of their religion, race, gender, cultural background or choices.  

We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application through our recruitment portal including a cover letter addressing the  key selection criteria.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation and further assessments, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.