General Services Manager - Arcare Templestowe

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• Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
• Promotes and Supports a Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Career Progression

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, we have 50 residences in QLD, NSW, and VIC, with more on the way! Our core focus is the relationship between residents, colleagues, and family members, with our residents and team at the heart of what we do.

Backed by a dedicated team of over 7000 employees, we strive to uphold our core values of Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships, and Flexibility, earning us a reputation that speaks for itself.

Benefits

• Above Award Rates
• Significant employee discounts for Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & much more
• Allowances: Uniform, meals, shift and public holidays
• ​​​​​​​Paid Training and Development days
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

The General Services Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing various non-clinical aspects including Catering, Cleaning, Laundry and Maintenance. The role contributes to the overall quality of life and well-being of the resident and support the smooth operation of the Residence.

Your primary functions will be:

• Catering and Dining Services: Manage the Catering department via overseeing the provision of meals and dietary services to ensure that residents receive nutritious and balanced meals according to their dietary requirements and preferences.
• Environmental Management: Oversee a team of Cleaners and Laundry Attendants ensuring cleaning and laundry services are hygienic, clean and exceeding resident expectations. 
• Maintenance Management: Oversee the Maintenance department ensuring requests are prioritised and repairs meet and exceed resident expectations.
• Service Providers Management: Manage external contractors ensuring legislative and contractual requirements are met.
• Extra Services Management: Ensure extra services meets Arcare’s offerings, resident and family expectations and contractual obligations.
• Budget and Resource Management: Developing and managing budgets for your remit, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource allocation.
• Staff Management: Supervising and leading non-clinical staff, ensuring proper training, performance evaluation and staff development.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to manage and lead teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of the aged care industry, including regulations, compliance requirements, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing staff in Aged Care or a similar industry.

Ready to Apply

It really is our people and culture that set us apart, with our ongoing focus of working together as one team.   If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.