Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
An exciting opportunity to lead with impact and shape the future of aged care while delivering exceptional care!
Permanent full-time opportunity
Newcastle-based role with relocation assistance provided for the successful candidate

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and values‑driven General Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential aged care homes and lead high‑performing teams in delivering exceptional care and service. In this pivotal leadership role, you will champion Calvary’s mission and values—bringing compassion, stewardship, hospitality and respect to life through every interaction with residents, families, staff and volunteers.

Working closely with the Regional COO, you will shape business performance, ensure operational excellence, and build a culture of continuous improvement across your portfolio. This is an opportunity to lead with influence, inspire transformation, and strengthen the wellbeing of our residents and people while ensuring long‑term organisational sustainability.

Your main duties will include:

Lead, mentor and develop Home Managers to achieve excellence in care, employee wellbeing and service quality across all homes.
Drive operational and financial performance, ensuring budget achievement, optimal occupancy, and compliance with aged care standards.
Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support growth, reputation and community engagement.

About you

A strategic and inspirational leader with proven experience in aged care, health or related service industries.
Strong financial and business acumen, with a track record of delivering operational results and leading high-performing teams.
Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and drive cultural and organisational change.
Deep commitment to quality care, safety leadership and service excellence, aligned with Calvary’s mission and values.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, business or similar, along with compliance requirements

For further information please contact the Calvary National Recruitment Team on National.Recruitment@calvarycare.org.au. Why work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients. Your benefits:

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role

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