Residential Care & Services Manager

Wattle Grove Community – Lalor, VIC

Lead with purpose. Shape the future of aged care.

Step into a high‑impact leadership role | Enjoy salary packaging benefits up to $18,500 tax‑free | UpTo $166,400 TRP 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Care & Services Manager to lead our Wattle Grove facility. This full‑time, Monday–Friday onsite role is ideal for a leader who thrives on building strong teams, delivering exceptional resident experiences, and driving operational excellence.

Reporting to the Residential Aged Care Operations Manager, you will champion a culture of consumer‑centred care—ensuring every resident’s choice, needs, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Lead

Your leadership will shape outcomes across four key areas:

• Quality & Compliance — Uphold aged care quality and safety standards
• People & Culture — Support residents, empower staff, and engage stakeholders
• Operational Performance — Drive efficiency, service excellence, and continuous improvement
• Financial Stewardship — Manage budgets and contribute to sustainable growth

About You

You are an inspiring leader who brings both heart and capability to your work. You know how to motivate teams, build trust, and deliver high‑quality care in a dynamic environment.

You will ideally bring:

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a leadership role
• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Aged Care, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with continuous improvement frameworks
• A commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life for older Australians

Your commercial acumen, operational insight, and people‑first approach will help elevate the resident experience and support our ongoing growth.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Australian working rights
• National Criminal History Check
• Pre‑employment medical assessment

Why Join Us?

At Baptcare, our values aren’t just words—they shape how we work, lead, and care. You’ll join a culture built on respect, support, and genuine purpose.

You’ll also enjoy:

• A competitive salary + salary packaging and novated leasing benefits
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support through EAP
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable community members

Abouts Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Apply today!! – applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mamta Sharma at talent@baptcare.org.au

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note that applications must be submitted through our online system, as we are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Baptistcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.