- Executive leadership role with significant opportunity to innovate
- Report to the CEO | Community-owned, values-led organisation – Regional VIC
- Enviable salary package incl. car, relocation and accommodation
WANT A LEADERSHIP ROLE THAT’S GOING PLACES?
It’s not just the role. It’s the people.
In Shepparton, ‘community’ isn’t just a word—it’s a way of life.
People show up for each other. What you do here matters to the people and the place.
At Shepparton Villages, that sense of care runs deep through every team, every home, every decision. As Victoria’s largest community-owned not-for-profit aged care provider, they’re proud of their legacy but firmly focused on the future.
With major reforms underway, Shepparton Villages is investing in people, systems and innovation to lead the sector forward.
Now, they’re looking for an Executive Manager, Residential Care to help shape what comes next.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You’ll take the lead across three residential sites, driving operational excellence, workforce planning, and service innovation.
You’ll work closely with a switched-on CEO, a collaborative executive team, and a community of staff who care deeply about what they do.
AND YOU ARE…
A brave, empathetic and purpose-driven leader.
You’re commercially minded, with the confidence to make informed decisions and lead operational strategy for residential care that optimises financial performance.
YOU ALSO BRING:
- AHPRA RN registration
- Postgraduate qualification in health, business or leadership
- Proven multi-site operational leadership in aged care, health, disability or hospital settings
- A gift for coaching and building cohesive, high-performing teams
- Deep knowledge of operations, compliance, and workforce reform
- A calm, agile decision-making in the face of change
- Experience leading turnarounds, strengthened workforce, culture and delivered results across complex care environments.
Reporting directly to their CEO, you’ll be trusted to:
- Lead day-to-day residential operations team
- Champion workforce planning and capability uplift
- Drive outcomes across compliance and financial sustainability
- Embed innovation and sustainable systems to meet the strengthened standards
- Keep people on path during reform and transformation
- Prepare reports and contribute to key Board Committees
- Coach, lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional care
WHAT MAKES THIS ORGANISATION ONE YOU’D WANT TO WORK FOR?
Shepparton Villages is Victoria’s largest stand-alone, community-owned aged care provider driven by a passionate Board and executive team focused on innovation, growth and genuine impact.
With 500 dedicated staff supporting over 700 residents across residential care, retirement living and in-home services, Shepparton Villages is a values-led organisation grounded in purpose and heart.
This is a pivotal leadership role and it’s a chance to join a community where you’ll be embraced and inspired. Surrounded by local food, wine, arts and sport, you’ll build a life as rich as the work you do.
Curious?
Do something that takes you out of the ordinary.
Call Ely on (02) 9144 4544 to chat about this unique role. Or to apply, send your resume to curious@pjrecruitment.au
We Transform Care, One Leader at a Time.
(The official job offer will be made after the successful candidate has received the tick on relevant police and recruitment checks.)