Residential Manager

Transform lives, every single day   

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen.  

We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.  

As a Residential Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a Residential Care home, ensuring residents receive exceptional care in a safe, welcoming and values-driven environment.  

Join a purpose-driven organisation where compassion, leadership and resident-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. 

Your Opportunity 

This is a full-time leadership opportunity based at Rushcutters Bay, working Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 5:00 pm. 

As a Residential Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of a Residential Care home. Working closely with the Regional Manager, Care Manager and operational leaders, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality care, strong financial performance, regulatory compliance and exceptional resident experiences. 

With strong leadership, professionalism and a resident-focused approach, you will: 

Resident Care & Clinical Excellence 

• Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports dignity, choice and wellbeing 

• Oversee clinical outcomes, care planning and quality standards across the home 

• Support the delivery of exceptional resident and family experiences 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team including clinical, operational and support services staff 

• Support workforce capability through coaching, performance management and professional development 

Operational & Financial Management 

• Manage operational resources to achieve financial, occupancy and service delivery targets 

• Manage resource planning and operational performance 

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management 

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and accreditation readiness activities 

• Ensure robust risk, safety and compliance frameworks are maintained 

• Monitor incidents, trends and performance indicators to support continuous improvement 

Resident & Family Engagement 

• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and representatives 

• Ensure feedback is responded to effectively and used to improve service delivery 

What You'll Bring 

You are an experienced aged care leader with a passion for delivering outstanding resident outcomes and building high-performing teams. 

What's Required 

• 3-5+ years of strong clinical experience as a registered nurse with mental health work is required  

• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in a senior management or operational leadership role 

• 3-5 + years of experience managing a large workforce  

• Strong understanding of aged care legislation, accreditation and regulatory requirements 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing workforce performance 

• Experience supporting residents with dementia, mental health conditions, schizophrenia and high physical support needs 

What’s preferred 

• Strong financial, operational and strategic management skills 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities 

• Proven ability to drive quality improvement and organisational outcomes 

Why Anglicare?     

• We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.       

• At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.       

• On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:       

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free. 
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.       

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career       

• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers       

• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family       

Are you ready for a career, that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or submit. All applicants will receive a response.       

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.      

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.      

Application Close Date: October 23, 2026