Acting Regional Manager - Lower Gulf

About the role Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older persons? selectability is currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Acting Regional Manager - Lower Gulf (Mornington Island) from 19 March - 24 April 2026. The Acting Regional Manager will lead selectability’s aged care services located in the lower gulf of remote Queensland at Mornington Island. The Acting Regional Manager is a full-time fixed term position FIFO position working a roster of 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off with all meals, accommodation and travel costs covered by selectability. This leave coverage role requires an individual with strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to improving aged care services.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality care and support services, ensuring our older persons receive the best possible care.

As the Acting Regional Manager, you will manage a team of employees and manage resources efficiently to ensure the highest quality of life for the older people residing in the residential aged care facility. You will be responsible for providing initialised and holistic care, meeting the older persons needs and upholding quality of services aligned with the organisational standards.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

lead and manage a team of dedicated professionals to deliver exceptional aged care services

ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards

foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in care

develop and implement strategies to enhance service delivery

manage budgets and resources efficiently to achieve operational goals

About you To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

demonstrated experience in Aged Care and or the management of Aged Care facilities

strong knowledge of legislative and operating requirements within the Aged Care quality standards

ability to interpret and contribute to financial reports, experience in budget implementation and monitoring accounting

strong knowledge of operating requirements within the Health/Aged Care industry

ability to conduct care assessments

ability to interpret and understand policies and legislation

be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals

a demonstrated high level of attention to detail with a consistent approach

a demonstrated ability to prioritise conflicting priorities as required

ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes

a demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion

a proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation

Role Requirements

bachelor’s in nursing

current AHPRA registration

travel to selectability sites is required

current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain)

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)

NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)

a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence

current Flu vaccination - recommended

current Covid vaccination - recommended

About the offer The Acting Regional Manager – Lower Gulf (Mornington Island) is a fixed full-timeposition from the19 March - 24 April 2026. We offer a range of benefits including:

competitive hourly rate+ super

up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits

access to fitness passport

flexible working arrangements

career pathways and opportunities for development

employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees

Applying If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Ayva Rontaunayon 0499 850 617or by email HRAgedCare@selectability.com.au.

About us selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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