Locum Residential Aged Care Manager | Queensland

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Estia Health is seeking a Locum Residential Aged Care Manager with extensive aged care experience, who can a make a major difference in the lives of our residents by leading our aged care home towards operational excellence!

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Locum Residential Aged Care Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining high‑quality, resident‑centred care across our Queensland homes. Working across multiple locations as business needs arise, you’ll step in during periods of leave or heightened support requirements to provide confident leadership, operational stability, and clinical oversight. You’ll ensure both clinical and non‑clinical standards are maintained, support and partner with on‑site Residential Aged Care Managers, and create a positive, productive work environment that drives safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery. Known for your adaptability and people‑focused leadership style, you’ll quickly build strong relationships, coach and motivate teams, promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and make an immediate, meaningful impact on the wellbeing of residents, families, and staff.

In this role you will:

• Find the best way forward for our residents and people

• Run a tight ship - maintaining efficiency and operational safety

• Keep the lights on and making sure revenue targets are met

• Inspire your team to perform and grow

• Build ties with the community to everyone’s benefit

You’ll be a strong business leader with commercial acumen and a generous style of management. You’ll also have:

• A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives

• Spent at least five years in a management role

• A background in aged or medical care

• Worked with a number of different systems

• Ideally a clinical background

Benefits available:

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

• Discounted car hire

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

• Novated leasing for vehicles

• Workplace banking support

• ACN membership discounts for nurses

• Discounted health insurance with nib health

• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.