ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Bethany Aged Care Centre offers caring and supportive lifestyle in a community setting. Located in the charming coastal town of Port Macquarie, our 66 bed Centre is located just minutes away from public transport, the beach, the town centre and local services.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced professional who can hit the ground running in this 6-month max-term contract role In this position, you will lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including several experienced Registered Nurses and a dedicated onsite Care Manager.
This contract offers an immediate start and will run through to February 2027. To support your transition, we are also pleased to offer up to four weeks of complimentary onsite accommodation for the successful candidate.
In the role of Centre Manager, you will foster a warm, welcoming and supportive environment, ensuring care is delivered with compassion, integrity and dignity. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, this position offers the opportunity to showcase strong leadership and people management capabilities.
As the Aged Care Centre Manager with The Salvation Army you will be responsible for the operational management of the centre, supported closely by a
Areas of responsibility include compliance, staff management, financial management, occupancy and AN-ACC elements to support the needs of our residents. You will report to and be supported by your Sydney based Regional Operations Manager and you'll collaborate with our Support Services team and specialist professionals in aged care.
ABOUT YOU
You will be a motivated and capable emerging leader who is ready to take the next step in your career. While prior Centre Manager experience is beneficial, it is not essential, as we are committed to supporting the right candidate through a structured transition into the role. With guidance from experienced regional and clinical leaders, you will be supported to build confidence, capability and success as a Centre Manager within a collaborative and values-driven environment.
To be successful in this role you will have:
BENEFITS
If this sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply for this great opportunity. We will be assessing and short-listing applications upon receipt. Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
