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Facility Manager - Residential Aged Care Love leading with heart? Were on the lookout for an experienced Facility Manager to head up the amazing team at mecwacare OMara Housea bright and beautifully renovated 67bed home tucked away in leafy Traralgon. With sunny private rooms, lush gardens, and a genuinely warm vibe, its a place where residents feel right at home and where youll love coming to work every day! As Facility Manager, youll lead the daily operations of our home, ensuring exceptional care, comfort, and lifestyle for our residents. Reporting to the General Manager of Residential Services, youll guide a passionate multidisciplinary team supported by experts in Quality, Learning and Development and P&C, operating under ANACC funding guidelines to drive continuous improvement and make the best use of resources. Together, we create a vibrant, inclusive community where residents feel valued, engaged, and truly at home. What you bring Advanced clinical expertise and experience in residential aged care, including serving as an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead. Current and ongoing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Previous experience as a Facility Manager. Minimum of 5 years experience in a residential aged care setting in a clinical management role. Proven ability to mentor and motivate staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, and a commitment to personcentred care principles and continuous quality improvement. Proficient in IT, including the Microsoft Office suite and iCare. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing teams, budgets, resources, and operational performance. Competency to continuously meet the requirements of Key Personnel as outlined in the Aged Care Act. Proficient knowledge of Accreditation Standards and ANACC documentation requirements alongside sound financial management skill. Excellent customer service focus and ability to operate autonomously, responding to needs in a timely and systematic manner. Current First Aid, CPR and WWCC certifications. Comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement practices and a solid understanding of personal care and resident lifestyle requirements within the Aged Care Standards. Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care, Health Services Management, or related field. Experience with Aged Care Quality Review and regulatory audits. Knowledge of dementia and palliative care. Desirable Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care, Health Services Management, or related field. Experience with Aged Care Quality Review and regulatory audits. Knowledge of dementia and palliative care. Strong project management skills. What we offer Notforprofit salary packaging benefits including Meals Card. Career growth, board scholarships and employee awards. Worklife balance and employee assistance program. About us mecwacare is a leading notforprofit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years. We are a valuesbased, caredriven organisation that provides residential, community and inhome nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. Mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. To apply Click Apply to submit your CV along with responses to the application questions. Successful candidate will have sufficient work rights in Australia and undergo a satisfactory Police Check and provide NDIS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr