• Attractive Salary Package + Benefits
• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• A 90-Bed Residence Where Health, Happiness, and Care Come First

About the role

In this fulfilling leadership role, you will have the opportunity to guide, inspire and support capable and passionate team. Your mission will be to lead with heart, ensuring that out residents feel safe, valued and cared for every day. You'll help create a resident-first culture, where each team member plays a vital part in enriching the lives of those we care for.

The role reports to the Manager, Life Stages.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading with empathy and care, creating exceptional experiences for residents while ensuring the highest quality of care.
• Supporting a strong, collaborative team that embraces our values and standards.
• Ensuring compliance and timely reporting as required by the Aged Care Act and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Accreditation and standards.
• Managing the facility’s budget with a focus on providing excellent care while being responsible with resources.
• Preparing reports in a way that is clear and helpful to both our team, Councillors and our broader Glen Eira staff and community.
• Promoting continuous improvement and fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment for your team in line with Glen Eira’s values.

About you

You are a natural leader who thrives in making meaningful connections. You bring with you years of experience leading teams in aged care, with a strong focus on delivering compassionate, person-centered care. Your emotional intelligence, combined with your expertise, enables you to handle challenges with understanding and grace.

What you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Nursing (AHPRA registration) or Human Services.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Facility Manager, with a passion for leading teams and supporting their growth.
• A deep understanding of the Aged Care Act, quality care standards and the AN-ACC funding process.
• Knowledge of software systems including Microsoft suite of products, Leecare (or similar database product), My Aged Care, PRODA and GPMS.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with residents, their families, and your team.
• A commitment to maintaining up-to-date immunisations and a clear working with children check.

Why Warrawee Community?

Warrawee Community is a true home for our residents, offering a warm and inviting space where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We believe in creating meaningful connections with our residents and their families, and that is what sets us apart.

Glen Eira is the only Council to own and manage a residential aged care facility in Melbourne.

We Offer:

• Free onsite parking for your convenience
• A supportive team that values your ideas and contributions
• Paid training opportunities and access to Council’s extensive learning and development programs
• Novated leasing and salary packaging options
• Employee recognition programs to celebrate your hard work
• Generous leave entitlements to support your well-being
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure for a healthy work-life balance

About Warrawee Facility

Warrawee offers a peaceful, home-like environment for residents, featuring six cozy, single storey houses set amidst beautiful gardens. Each room is thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, offering privacy and a sense of belonging. With 90 private rooms, our residents are supported at every stage of their care journey, ensuring peace of mind for both them and their families.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead with heart, apply today by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button! Please attach your resume and a cover letter (maximum one page).

For a confidential conversation or more information, contact Harley Moraitis, Manager Life Stages, on 9524 3333.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:  

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.  
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.  
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.  

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: 03 9524 3608 or E: [email protected]  using the subject line: Facility Manager - Residential Aged Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.