Deputy Residential Manager

South Bunbury Community Aged Care is preparing to open our stateoftheart, purposebuilt 180bed home, and we are seeking an experienced Deputy Residential Manager to join us from day one.

This role will commence in early September 2026 to support the commissioning and operational setup of the home ahead of opening.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Residential Manager to support commissioning, operational setup, and the ongoing management of our brandnew residence.

We are a friendly, focused and driven team who live our CARE values every day:

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Respect
• Empathy

We look to welcome team members who bring the right attitude, strong values, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to our residents.

Why Work With Us?

Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care

At For Purpose Aged Care, we believe that when our people feel valued and supported, they deliver the best possible care. As a notforprofit, purposedriven organisation, your wellbeing is central to everything we do.

Enjoy a growing range of employee benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle, financial wellbeing, career development, and sense of belonging:

• Salary Packaging – Maximise your takehome pay by up to $15,900 per year.
• Feel Connected – Regular team lunches and fun teambuilding activities.
• Super That Works for You – Access HESTA, the super fund dedicated to the caring sector.
• Exclusive Banking Offers – Through CommBank’s workplace banking program.
• JB Hi-Fi Discounts – Staff pricing on tech and home essentials.
• Wellbeing Support – Confidential Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.
• Time to Unwind – Staff-only discounts at Endota Spa.
• Novated Leasing – Through our partner, Enlist.
• National Career Pathways – Opportunities across the For Purpose Aged Care network.
• Ausmed Passport – Take your training with you wherever your career leads.

About the Role

We are seeking a Deputy Residential Manager who:

• Has aspirations to become a Residential Manager in the future
• Brings highly developed clinical skills and a passion for exceptional resident care
• Communicates with clarity, confidence, and compassion
• Can thrive in a fastpaced, residentfocused environment

In this pivotal leadership role, you will help guide, support and inspire a team of clinical professionals and care workers. You will also act in charge when the Residential Manager is off-site or on leave.

Skills & Experience

To be successful, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Clinical Manager or Quality Manager
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role with people management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Act, accreditation standards, and ANACC
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision and management capability in aged care
• Excellent people management, relationship building and negotiation skills
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Police Check completed within the last 12 months

What We’re Looking For

• Genuine empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• Natural leadership and mentoring ability
• A strong team orientation
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• A holistic understanding of resident needs
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Confidence using technology and digital records
• Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving skills

Join Us

If you want to be part of a growing, inclusive and supportive organisation - and play a key role in opening a brandnew aged care residence - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join South Bunbury Community Aged Care and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Direct applicants only – no recruitment agencies.