General Manager
Job No:
65619
Location:
Berry, NSW
- If you're a proven Senior Manager with Aged Care experience this could be the opportunity for you - advance your career in this General Manager position!
- Join an established and well respected organisation with an excellent reputation in aged care!
- Make this role your own and play a vital part in the future success of the Berry Masonic Village!
- Excellent remuneration package circa $120K, including a fully maintained vehicle!
- Varied and rewarding role giving you the chance to gain experience in all levels of residential care!
About the Organisation
The Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution was founded in 1880 with the sole intention of making the world a better place for all. Having been established for 130 years, the RFBI is the second-oldest benevolent institution formed in NSW to assist and support people in need, with over 1000 employees.
In recent years, the RFBI has extended its support and benevolence activities by providing retirement accommodation and lifestyle care facilities in village communities around NSW and the ACT. Today, the RFBI owns and operates 20 self-care villiages, 19 low care hostels, 4 high care nursing homes and 6 Community Aged Care Programs, caring for more than 2200 citizens in total. All are well regarded for their high standard of affordable attractive accommodation, which are all fully accredited in every aspect of their operations by the Department of Health and Ageing.
About Berry
Situated in the Shoalhaven region of the NSW South Coast, Berry is approximately two hours drive South of Sydney and about an hour North of Basin View. Berry is a stylish village, surrounded by dairy country. Its historic buildings and leafy surroundings make Berry the perfect place to live. The rare quality of Berry is its ability to combine relaxed, country living with attractions of a major city. This beautiful small town has a bustling high street with shops, cafes and a supermarket. Not only do locals love the markets and award-winning restaurants, but you will find many tourists visiting the area as well.
Just 17km from Berry is the township of Nowra. Easily accessible by car or public transport, Nowra is a regional centre equipped with any additional amenities you may need. It is home to a large shopping centre, supermarkets and public and private hospitals.
About the Opportunity
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution has an exciting opportunity for a full-time General Manager to join their Masonic Village in Berry, NSW.
Reporting to the Regional General Manager, this role is primarily responsible for the day to day operation of the village and the supervision of all staff to ensure the delivery of quality nursing and ancillary care for all residents.
Within this multifaceted position, your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing the finances of the village within budgetary guidelines;
- Ensuring the village meets the standards of regulatory and funding organisations;
- Establishing systems for the procurement, training and development of staff;
- Ensuring optimum levels of on site health and safety through training and supervision;
- Developing systems throughout the village to ensure services are effective and efficient; and
- Participating in the development of future plans and objectives for the village.
To be successful in this role, you will have proven recent experience at Senior Management level in the Aged Care industry, supported by sound knowledge of the Aged Care industry including clinical care, legislation, accreditation and ACFI. It is essential that you are a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration. Qualifications in the area of gerontology, administration, and/or education will be an advantage, but are not essential. The ability to work within funding and budgetary confines in a must.
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution is seeking a self motivated individual who displays high standards of professional ethics and a commitment to driving positive change. You will have developed communication and interpersonal skills allowing you to provide effective leadership to staff at all levels, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Importantly, you will be able to create a positive team-focused environment, where staff are able to use their knowledge and clinical skills to care for residents' physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
You'll be an excellent problem solver with strong conflict resolution skills, as well as sound decision making ability. Additionally, you will have advanced time management and organisational skills, allowing you to efficiently prioritise your workload and effectively meet competing deadlines and changing priorities. Excellent computer skills are a must.
Applicants must be willing to undergo a police background check or hold a current Police Check certificate.
About the Benefits
Working for one of NSW's largest and most respected aged care providers, which has been in operation for 40 years, you will enjoy excellent levels of job security as you reap the infrastructure benefits of an established organisation.
This is an extremely rewarding and satisfying role that will allow you to develop your management skills and expand your career opportunities. You will join a positive team and a dynamic organisational culture.
Furthermore, you will play a vital part in the facility's future success and gain the unique opportunity to make this dynamic role your own. You'll also love working 8am - 4:30pm with some flexibility to suit the needs of the Village.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package circa $120K, including a base salary of $99,550 and a fully maintained vehicle. You'll also enjoy salary sacrificing and packaging options.
Furthermore, you will be joining a facility that is committed to the health, safety and professional development of their staff by providing an Employee Assistance Program and optimum working conditions. For its team, this organisation is truly an Employer of Choice.
If you're looking to step up your career in a facility that has an exemplary reputation for aged care, don't miss this unique managerial role - Apply Now!
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