A well-established retirement living and care provider is seeking an experienced Residential Care Leader for a 5-month interim contract to oversee Care Apartments and Care Hubs within an integrated retirement community.

This confidential appointment is suited to a senior operator who can step into a 24/7 care environment, provide strong governance oversight and ensure stable, compliant service delivery during a defined transition period.

The Role

Reporting to the National Care Lead, you will assume end-to-end responsibility for residential care operations, including:

• Oversight of 24/7 residential care delivery
• Budget management, cost control and resource optimisation
• Rostering oversight and workforce capability management
• Embedding clinical governance and quality frameworks
• Managing SIRS, risk and regulatory compliance
• Strengthening audit readiness and reporting disciplines
• Overseeing care assessments and care planning standards
• Supporting implementation of strengthened aged care standards
• Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Partnering with village leadership and key stakeholders

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role requiring strong on-site presence and the ability to quickly build credibility with staff, residents and families.

About You

You are an experienced aged care leader who can quickly assess operational risk, stabilise teams and drive performance within a defined contract period.
You will bring:

• Registered Nurse qualification (AHPRA preferred)
• 7+ years' post-graduate experience in aged or residential care
• Demonstrated leadership within a 24/7 care environment
• Strong knowledge of aged care legislation, SIRS and quality standards
• Sound budgeting and financial management capability
• Proven ability to lead teams through periods of change
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills

This opportunity suits an experienced interim leader who thrives in complex environments and delivers outcomes quickly.