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Home Support & Lifestyle Services Manager

Finncare
Thornlands, QLD
A$49-$55 p/h
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


Lead with Purpose. Shape Lives. Drive Change.

Position Title: Home Support & Lifestyle Services Manager
Location: Thornlands, QLD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organisation: Finncare

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred aged care services? Do you thrive on leading change, driving innovation, and inspiring teams to make a real difference? Finncare is seeking a dynamic Home Support & Lifestyle Services Manager to lead our committed Home Support and Lifestyle teams and help shape the future of community and lifestyle care.

About Us

Finncare is a trusted not-for-profit aged care provider dedicated to enhancing the independence, wellbeing, and dignity of older residents and consumers. With a proud history and a progressive approach, we deliver compassionate home support services and enriching lifestyle programs tailored to meet individual needs.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee and strategically manage our home support services and lifestyle programs. This senior leadership role is pivotal to driving growth, embedding innovation, and leading organisational transformation to meet changing client and industry needs.

You will bring a strong change management skillset to support Finncare’s evolution — ensuring smooth transitions, staff engagement, and sustainable outcomes during times of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across home support and lifestyle services

Lead and mentor a dedicated team, including the Lifestyle Coordinator and Home Support staff

Champion and lead change initiatives across the department, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and values

Drive financial viability, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance

Embed continuous improvement and innovation in all service delivery

Foster a culture of person-centred care and client wellbeing

Build strategic partnerships and strengthen stakeholder engagement

About You

You are a driven and experienced leader in aged care or community services, with a deep understanding of the sector and a proven track record in leading teams through organisational change. You thrive in complex environments, balancing strategic direction with people-centred leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Tertiary qualifications in aged care, health, social sciences, or management

5+ years’ leadership experience in aged care, community, or health sectors

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing organisational change and service transformation

Strong financial management, compliance, and quality governance expertise

Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills

Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Current QLD Driver’s License, National Police Check, and First Aid Certificate

Desirable:

Experience in strategic program development and innovation for lifestyle and wellbeing services

Proficiency in the Finnish language

What We Offer

Salary Packaging to maximise your take-home pay

Onsite café and free parking

Complimentary gym access

Supportive leadership and development pathways

A meaningful opportunity to lead change and enhance lives

Apply Now

Ready to lead with purpose and drive positive change? We’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

Finncare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.


About Finncare

Thornlands, QLD, Australia

The Australian Finnish Rest Home Association Inc, commonly known as AFRHA is the parent entity of Finncare. AFRHA is the only Aged Care Facility in Australia catering to the Finnish people. The facility is located east of Brisbane at Thornlands in sunny South East Queensland. The site consists of three and a half hectares of land. Our retirement community of Finlandia Villas, comprising mainly two bedroom villas, occupy around one and a half hectares, with the remaining two hectares for the residential aged care facility of Finlandia Village and our Home Support Services.

On our Thornlands site we have 23 spacious independent living units located in our retirement village complex.

Our residential aged care facility has 45 places, 44 permanent aged care and 1 respite care bed. Of the total 45 places allocated, 15 are dedicated to the care of residents with memory support needs.

Finncare Home Support Services cares for approximately 500 individual clients in the greater Brisbane area who collectively receive more than 22,000 hours of service each year.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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