Relief Residential Manager

Hammond Health & Hospitals

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Hammondville, NSW Until 10/9/2026 First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

HammondCare is currently looking for an experienced Relief Residential Manager to lead and inspire the team within the Hammondville, NSW and Southern NSW region.

The Relief Residential Manager provides temporary relief to Residential Care Management across the Hammondville, NSW and Southern region, whilst managers are on leave and to generally support the work of Residential Care. The role ensures that care is delivered by continually describing, interpreting and modelling the fundamental principles of our philosophy of care.

For the first 2-4 weeks, you will work alongside other Residential Managers, learning about HammondCare’s approach and model of care delivery. Once comfortable with these aspects of the role, you will then backfill for Managers in different residential services to cover for leave and other short-term absences.

The essence of this role:

  • Lead, motivate and empower staff to deliver high quality, individualised care to our residents, in calm, supportive and safe environments.
  • Responsible and accountable for oversight of all aspects of clinical care provision, direction and performance of the home, as required.
  • Ensure the efficient operational and financial management of the Residential Care home.
  • Multi-site role across out residential homes in the Hammondville area; and will support/relieve the additional following locations: Miranda & Horsley, NSW.

Skills & Experience 

  • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
  • Significant practical experience in a management role in aged care
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop a team and effectively work with other staff.
  • Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong initiative, analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of ACFI and Residential Accreditation Standards is desirable.
  • A willingness to travel across multiple sites

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience.

  • Market leading remuneration
  • Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
  • Additional training & career development opportunities
  • Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
  • Reward and Recognition Program
  • Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
  • Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
  • Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
  • Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung 

Does this sound like you? Apply Now!

For more information please contact talent@hammond.com.au

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

This role is defined as Key Personnel under the Aged Care Act 1997 requiring additional checks and credentials, including consideration of the 'suitability matters'. All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and complete a NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes

About this role

Summary

Provide temporary leadership across residential care sites, managing staff and ensuring quality care delivery.

Job title

Relief Residential Manager

Experience level

significant management experience in aged care

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Hammondville, NSW; remote work not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AHPRA registrationmanagementteam leadershipcommunicationconflict resolutionproblem-solving

Preferred skills

Aged care managementACFIresidential accreditation

Specializations

aged caremanagementclinical careleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hammondville NSW 2170, Australia

On-site City