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Manager Jeremiah Donovan House


Job Location:

Forrestfield - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 150000 - 150000
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day connected to communities. As a provider delivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose is clear and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact make an extraordinary difference and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role & where youll be working:

This is a permanent full time leadership opportunity based at Jeremiah Donovan House Forrestfield where you will provide strong operational and people leadership to ensure the delivery of safe high quality person centred care and services for our residents. Working closely with residents families staff and key stakeholders you will foster a positive culture that promotes wellbeing excellence and continuous improvement.
In this pivotal leadership role you will;
  • Lead mentor and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team fostering a positive collaborative and accountable workplace culture.
  • Monitor resources optimise operational efficiency and manage the facility within approved budgets and financial targets.
  • Develop implement and maintain effective policies procedures and systems that support quality care and operational excellence.
  • Coordinate the timely and accurate completion of funding and assessment documentation ensuring compliance and maximising funding outcomes.
  • Identify assess and manage organisational operational and clinical risks ensuring accreditation standards are consistently achieved and maintained.
  • Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives through data analysis audits feedback and resident outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with residents families staff healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
  • Lead workforce planning activities including recruitment onboarding performance management succession planning and employee development.
  • Champion a resident centred approach that enhances quality of life dignity choice and independence for all residents.
  • Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation regulatory requirements quality standards and workplace health and safety obligations.

About You

You may already be an experienced Care or Facility Manager or you may be a Registered Nurse with strong clinical leadership experience who is ready to step into a broader management role.

You bring strong business acumen excellent people leadership skills and a deep understanding of what great customer service looks like in aged care.

Youre confident in influencing and negotiation skilled at building relationships and able to approach challenges with a solutions focused mindset.

To be considered for this role youll need:

  • An in depth understanding of aged care standards & regulations
  • Financial & budgeting skills
  • A genuine desire to develop & lead high performing teams
  • Well developed communication & interpersonal skills
  • Compassion patience and resilience
  • A recognised qualification in Infection Control or willingness to complete one

How to Apply

To express your interest please apply with an up to date resume and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note if your application progresses to an interview well be asking for:

  • National Police Clearance current within 6 months
  • Immunisation record Flu 2026
  • A completed pre employment health questionnaire

About us:

Established over 50 years ago Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose driven not for profit organisation contributing to social health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our ageing population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential retirement village mental health community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we:

Listen Act Do not give up Work as one.

Southern Cross and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services we provide visit:


Required Experience:

Manager


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