Residential Aged Care Home Manager

Residential Aged Care Home Manager

Be Part of Kyneton's Next Chapter of Care.

We're creating something special in Kyneton and we're looking for an exceptional leader to help shape it from the very beginning. Our new aged care home is currently under construction on the historic Kyneton Hospital site. When complete, it will provide 126 private suites across six residences and become home to older members of the Kyneton community for generations to come. The development continues a long history of care on a site that has been part of Kyneton's story for many years. This is a rare opportunity to become part of Embracia's Founding Care Team and play a leading role in creating something truly meaningful for the local community.

Why This Role Is Different

Most aged care leadership opportunities involve stepping into an existing home, inheriting an existing team and working within an established culture. This role is different. As our Founding Home Manager, you'll have the opportunity to build the team, shape the culture and influence how the home operates from day one. You'll help create a workplace where people feel supported, valued and proud of what they do. You'll establish strong community connections, develop future leaders and create an environment where residents genuinely feel at home. For the right person, this is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, Aged Care, you will lead all operational aspects of our new Kyneton home and play a key role in preparing for a successful opening. While construction is underway, the role will initially be based between our Kyneton Early Learning Centre and our Moonee Valley aged care home. This will provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in Embracia's culture, learn our way of working and begin building your founding team well before opening day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

• Creating a positive and engaged workplace culture.

• Driving occupancy and community engagement initiatives.

• Managing operational performance and financial outcomes.

• Building strong relationships with residents, families and local stakeholders.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Working closely with executive leadership throughout the commissioning and opening phases.

About You

You are an experienced leader who understands that exceptional aged care begins with exceptional people. You know how to bring a team together around a shared purpose, create a positive culture and inspire people to do their best work.

You'll bring:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA registration.

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience within residential aged care as a Home Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.

• Strong operational and financial management skills.

• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• A proven ability to build positive workplace culture.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A genuine commitment to providing exceptional experiences for residents and families.

Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to build something new and help shape the future of care in Kyneton.

Why Join Embracia?

Embracia is a family-owned Victorian provider with a simple belief: people deserve to feel known, valued and connected. We're large enough to make an impact, yet small enough that relationships matter and decisions are made close to the people they affect. We are passionate about creating homes where residents thrive, employees feel supported and communities feel connected. This is an opportunity to join a values-led organisation and play a defining role in one of Victoria's most exciting aged care developments.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package circa $150,000-$170,000 plus superannuation

• Opportunity to build and lead your own team

• Genuine involvement in shaping a new home from the ground up

• Strong support from an experienced executive team

• Career-defining leadership opportunity

• Flexible working arrangements during the commissioning phase

Ready to Be Part of Something Special?

If you're looking for more than your next role and want the opportunity to help create a home that the Kyneton community will be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of Embracia's Founding Care Team.

Applications must be submitted via SEEK and include a current CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are suited to this role.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered; shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.