Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced leadership team.

Southern Cross Benefits!

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

Referral Bonus Program

The Role - Full-time / 76 hours per fortnight - Monday to Friday

Resident Care & Experience

Oversee the delivery of personal and clinical care aligned with individual resident needs

Ensure care plans are up to date, regularly reviewed, and person-centred

Promote a supportive, respectful environment where residents maintain autonomy

Oversee lifestyle, nutrition, and wellbeing programs to enrich daily living

Liaise with residents' families, doctors, hospitals, and specialist services

Where required, you may be required to undertake registered nurse duties in the absence of registered nurse coverage at the Home (RN RM only).

Support decision-making in complex care or compliance matters escalated from daily or weekly reviews

Operational & Financial Management

Oversee the implementation of the daily clinical operating rhythm led by the Deputy Residential Manager.

Lead the day-to-day operations of the facility to ensure smooth, compliant service delivery

Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets to ensure financial targets are met

Maintain accurate and compliant records for funding, subsidies, and audits

Manage rosters, payroll inputs, and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency

Hold overall accountability for audit performance, PCI review accuracy, and Clinical Indicator reporting at site level

People Leadership & Culture

Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate care

Recruit, induct, and support team members to succeed in their roles

Promote a positive and professional culture aligned to SCC HEART values

Conduct performance planning, coaching, and support performance improvement

Manage underperformance early, and ensure all members of the team understand their roles and responsibilities

Guide and support the Deputy Residential Manager to lead day-to-day workforce practice improvements.

Ensure leadership coverage, clinical delegation structures, and role clarity is maintained across shifts and weekends.

Quality, Risk & Governance

Ensure compliance with aged care accreditation standards and SCC policies

Lead or support audits, incident reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Foster a proactive safety culture with WHS compliance and risk mitigation plans

Lead planning and review cycles to uplift standards of care and service delivery

Monitor clinical indicators and implement corrective actions as required

Lead investigation and management of complex people matters with the support of the People and Culture Business Partner

Stakeholder Relationships & Communication

Build strong relationships with residents and their families to foster trust and satisfaction

Communicate regularly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders

Represent the facility at community forums and regulatory visit

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Champion a safe working environment by monitoring and modelling safe practices.

Ensure WHS compliance and participate in incident reviews.

Oversee emergency procedures and fire safety education.

Consult with employees on changes affecting their safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

You are a current Registered Nurse with extensive Aged Care and AN-ACC experience and already managing a facility and looking for a new challenge, in a new location, or a local and looking for that next step up the ladder.

In addition, you will have:

A motivational leadership style with the ability to build a collaborative team environment

Experience managing a 24/7 roster and workforce planning

Proficient numeracy skills - reconciliations, reporting and budgeting

Sensitivity to and understanding of the aspirations and needs of older people with the ability to connect with them, their families, and the local community

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations

Proven experience of stakeholder management at all levels

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.