Precinct Manager

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd

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Mercy Place Colac Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description

Employment Type: Permanent full time,
Location: Mercy Place Colac, 99 Queen St, Colac VIC 3250
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Contact: : Vinu Nair | vinu.nair@mercy.com.au
 

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.  

Where there’s care, there’s You. 

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? 

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. Join us as a Precinct Manager at Colac, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our aged care residents, their families, our communities, and you. 

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity:

As the Precinct Manager for Mercy Place Parkville, you will be in charge of our 107 bed Residential Aged Care Home & 29 Seniors Living Units (ILUs). 

  • Permanent Full Time Position

  • An opportunity to lead the Residential Aged Care & Seniors Living Teams.

  • Be an active leader of a team where communication is valued and continuous improvement is promoted in accordance with accreditation and aged care standards.

  • Lead a culture that promotes positivity and safety while delivering our Model of Care that focuses on the individual emotional and physical needs of the resident.

  • You will liaise with all stakeholders to deliver best practice operational and clinical services, including allied health, hospitality, lifestyle and community activities.

  • Business acumen and retirement village knowledge relating to budgets, occupancy, compliance and accreditation standards.


What you’ll bring:

  • Prior experience in similar level roles at large 100 + bed aged care homes

  • Strong people management skills including staff leadership and development, succession planning and experience in change management.

  • Business acumen (i.e. budgets, efficient rostering, occupancy) and sound knowledge of AN-ACC, accreditation and aged care standards.

  • Business acumen and retirement village knowledge relating to budgets, occupancy, compliance and accreditation standards.

  • Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment.

  • Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.

  • A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.

  • The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.


You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

  • National Police Check

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse is highly desirable


You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

  • Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

  • Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.

  • Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

  • Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family.


Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
 

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
 

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
 

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

About this role

Summary

Lead aged care team, oversee operations, ensure compliance, promote resident wellbeing.

Job title

Precinct Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Colac, VIC, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

staff leadershipbudget managementcompliance standardscommunicationperson-centred care

Preferred skills

registered nurseAHPRA registrationchange management

Specializations

aged careleadershipteam managementcomplianceresidential care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site