Do you want to work with a passionate and supportive team,

that puts people first?

Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care have an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Residential Manager to join our team to work closely with our Residential Manager to assist with the running our aged care residence based in Wagga Wagga.

A friendly, focused and driven team, we look to bring on staff with the right attitudes and values to provide the best CARE for our residents:

🤝 Collaboration

✅ Accountability

🤗 Respect

💛 Empathy

Why Work with Us?

Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care

At For Purpose Aged Care, we believe that when our staff feel supported, valued, and inspired, they deliver the very best care to our residents. As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

That’s why we offer a growing range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, financial wellbeing, professional growth, and sense of belonging:

💰 Maximise Your Take-Home Pay - Save up to $15,900 a year through Salary Packaging with Go Salary.

🥗 Feel Connected - Enjoy regular team lunches and engaging team-building events that bring people together.

🌱 Super That Works for You - HESTA is an industry super fund focused on people working in health and community services.

🏦 Exclusive Workplace Banking - Take advantage of special offers through CommBank’s tailored program - because smart banking means more in your pocket.

🛍️ JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts - Access exclusive staff pricing on the latest tech and home essentials.

💬 Wellbeing Support On Demand -  Our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always here when you need it.

💆 Time to Unwind -  Treat yourself with staff-only discounts at Endota Spa.

🚗 Novated Leasing Made Easy - Use your pre-tax income to pay for your car through our partner Enlist and enjoy potential tax benefits.

🌏 Career Growth Across Australia - Explore national job opportunities within our broader For Purpose Aged Care network.

📚 Ausmed Passport - Take your training and qualifications with you—you’re learning counts wherever your career takes you.

The successful applicant will be someone who aspires to one day be a Residential Manager, has superior communication skills, and highly developed clinical skills with a passion for the delivery of exceptional care to residents. 

With a passion for resident care and delivering high standards of customer-focused service, you will have exceptional communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will bring a capacity to lead and inspire a team of clinical professionals and care workers and act as a passionate mentor to your team, as this role will be in charge when the Residential Manager is off site or on leave.

Skills and requirements for this role:

• Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a Clinical Manager or Quality Manager role
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role that involves people management. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Act, accreditation requirements and AN-ACC
• Highly developed supervision/leadership/management experience in aged care, preferably in a residential setting
• Excellent people management, relationship building and negotiation skills
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Police Check (within 12 months)

Join a team that values not just the work you do, but the person you are.

At For Purpose Aged Care, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and has the tools to thrive.

What Does It Take to Join Us?

• Empathy that shines - because genuine care starts with compassion.
• Top-notch communication skills - you know how to connect, listen, and be heard.
• Natural leadership - you inspire and guide others with confidence and care.
• Team spirit - you're a true collaborator who thrives in a supportive environment.
• A passion for continuous improvement - because better care never stops evolving.
• Whole-person awareness - you consider physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Time management superpowers - you keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
• Confident with tech - from digital records to communication tools, you're on it.
• Sharp clinical thinking - you're a problem-solver with strong clinical judgment.

If you want to work for a growing organisation that is inclusive and supportive, then apply now to work at Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care.