• Enjoy more of what you earn: With salary packaging, you can access up to $18,549 tax-free, giving you extra financial breathing room
• Do work that truly matters: Use your expertise to support others and make a meaningful, positive impact every single day.
• Grow with confidence: We’re committed to your development and offer ongoing learning opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.

About Us

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of home and community support, residential care and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager – Residential Care to lead our 120‑bed Residential Aged Care Facility at Hope Valley. This is a hands‑on, site‑based leadership role responsible for operational performance, quality care delivery and creating a positive, resident‑centred culture. You will be accountable compliance, financial performance, workforce leadership, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, while maintaining a strong, visible presence within the home.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation of a 120‑bed residential aged care facility.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care legislation, Quality Standards and accreditation.
• Drive quality, safety and resident experience outcomes.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, including workforce planning and performance management.
• Manage site budgets, KPIs and cost control.
• Partner with the Care Manager to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, clinicians and community stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and accreditation activities.
• Promote the service and support occupancy targets.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration (essential) with a minimum of 5 years post‑graduate nursing experience in residential aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams and complex operations.
• Strong financial, commercial and strategic capability.
• Calm, resilient and confident in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Management experience including budgets and change leadership.
• Passionate about person‑centred, values‑based aged care.
  

This is a key opportunity to join a values‑driven organisation and make a meaningful, hands‑on impact at our 120‑bed Hope Valley home. We are seeking a site‑based General Manager who will provide strong leadership from day one and play a critical role in delivering our strategic and operational priorities throughout 2026 and beyond.

Ready to lead a thriving residential care community? Apply now or reach out to LHG’s Recruitment team at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Applications close: Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today!

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.