Service Manager – Oak Towers Aged Care Service, Oakleigh VIC

$145,000 + Super + Benefits | Permanent, Full-time

Lead with purpose. Inspire with care. Make a lasting impact.

Churches of Christ, one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profit organisations, is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to take the helm of our 124-bed Oak Towers Aged Care Service in Oakleigh. This is your opportunity to shape a thriving care environment and lead a dedicated team in delivering excellence every day.

About the Role

As Service Manager, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of nurses, allied health professionals, support staff, and volunteers. You’ll foster a culture of compassion, safety, and innovation while overseeing the daily operations of the facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving high-quality clinical care and lifestyle programs that exceed resident expectations
• Ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with accreditation standards
• Managing budgets and resources to support long-term sustainability
• Building strong community relationships to enhance occupancy and reputation

About You

You are an experienced Service manager with a background in residential aged care and have managed large teams of 170+ staff. You have a strong understanding of aged care quality standards, incident investigation and complaints management.

You’ll also have:

• AHPRA registration or postgraduate qualifications in health/business administration
• 5+ years’ post-grad experience, including recent aged care or health management roles
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• A passion for continuous improvement and alignment with our mission and values
• Required checks: National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening, Driver’s Licence, Insolvency Check

Why Join Us?

As a not-for-profit, we offer generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,549 p.a., including:

• Up to $15,900 on everyday expenses + $2,649 on meals/entertainment
• Five (5) weeks annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Goodlife, Bupa, and more
• A supportive, values-driven culture that puts people first

About Churches of Christ

With over 140 years of compassionate service, we’re one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Our faith-based mission drives holistic support across aged care, retirement living, home care, family services, and community housing in Queensland and Victoria.

Our Values

We live by:
Unconditional Love | Continual Innovation | Mutual Trust | Wise Stewardship | Safety

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to lead with heart and drive meaningful change, apply now for the Service Manager role at Oak Towers Aged Care Service.

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more.
For inquiries, contact Rick Sharma on 0417 218 410.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Applications will be reviewed as received.