Overnight Respite Cottage Manager (Dubbo)

Responsibilities
- Lead a team of approximately 15 carers to deliver HammondCare’s model of care with its Respite Cottage service in Dubbo.
- Manage and provide direct care to clients’ individual needs.
- Work Monday‑Friday day shifts; the Cottage operates 24/7.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead staff in partnership with the Head of Clubs and Cottages.
- Manage budgets and ensure quality of service.
- Oversee technical aspects of care provision at the Respite Cottage.
- Build supportive professional relationships with clients within a relationship‑based model of care. Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Aged Care and a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
- Clinical registration preferred but not essential; internal clinical resources available.
- Knowledge of the Commonwealth Home Support Program Manual, Home Care Packages Program Guidelines, Home Care Common Standards and HammondAtHome Care Worker Enterprise Agreement 2012.
- Experience managing a team of skilled professionals.
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for Manager training.
- Strong administrative and computer skills.
- Empathy, compassion and a genuine interest in helping those in need. Benefits
- Competitive salary 90k‑100k + super + salary packaging.
- Tax‑free salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Meals and entertainment benefit up to $2,650 tax free.
- Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- Discounts on everyday products and services.
- Discounted healthcare memberships – access to fitness centres and pools.
- Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families.
- Health & Wellbeing programmes, reward & recognition programmes, referral bonuses.
- Career and career development opportunities. About HammondCare HammondCare is a not‑for‑profit, Christian organisation providing expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older adults. With over 90 years of experience, we use a relationship‑based approach and employ passionate teams across homes, hospitals and the community. EEO Statement HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and values inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw38p