• Full time position
• Belrose location
• Remuneration includes salary packaging and other great benefits

About Uniting Wesley Gardens

Situation in Belrose, Uniting Wesley Gardens is a residential aged care service supporting eight separate households, each accommodating between 14 and 46 residents. Nestled in beautiful bushland, the service offers stunning views of the valley and ocean. Our team works collaboratively to ensure a thriving community—partnering closely with subject matter experts and the Service Manager to deliver care and experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and truly person-centred. 

About the Role

As the Deputy Service Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the highest standard of care for our residents. You’ll collaborate closely with the Service Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure operational excellence, quality clinical outcomes, and a culture of compassion and safety. You will have extensive experience in Dementia and complex care.

What do we need you to do? / You’ll take the lead in:

• Providing clinical leadership and mentoring, especially in dementia-specific care.
• Driving person-centred case management, ensuring care plans support independence and dignity.
• Overseeing compliance with aged care standards, audits, and clinical governance.
• Managing daily operations including staff rostering, incident management, and WH&S procedures.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and external partners.

What do we need you to bring?/ What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a values-driven environment and brings:

• Registered Nurse qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 2 years of post-registration clinical experience
• Demonstrated expertise in dementia care, including complex behaviour management and person-centred approaches
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to lead and inspire staff to uphold high standards of care
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, risk management, and AN-ACC processes

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Aged Care, Dementia Care, Health Service Management or similar
• Training or certification from the Case Management Society (CMSA)

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.