Senior Area Manager

“At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed -  people do.”

Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for. As a Senior Area Manager at Opal HealthCare, you’ll deliver high‑quality, person‑centred clinical care while living our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. With 146 Care Communities and 24,000+ team members, we’re one of Australia’s leading aged care providers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional General Manager and covering the Greater Sydney Area, you’ll lead the operational performance of a portfolio of Care Communities. You’ll coach and empower General Managers, cultivate strong culture, drive clinical and commercial outcomes, and ensure our residents receive consistently high‑quality care.

This role is ideal for either:

• an experienced aged care leader ready to step into multi‑site accountability, or
• a seasoned multi‑site operator wanting to contribute to a purpose‑led, high‑growth sector.

Success comes from balancing a proactive, commercially astute approach with a deeply resident‑centric, values‑driven mindset.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven multi‑site operational leadership across varied locations
• A coaching style that elevates leaders and drives accountability
• Ability to build highly engaged teams and strengthen culture
• Strong commercial capability across budgets, occupancy, and workforce planning
• A commitment to excellence in care, quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment
• Alignment with our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

What We Offer

• A career‑defining leadership role with significant growth opportunities
• Strong systems, processes and regional support to set you up for success
• Access to the Opal Leadership School, plus scholarships of up to $15,000 for further study
• A role with the right mix of autonomy and support
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects across our Care Communities

All applicants must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical, police clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check.