Village Manager

Village Manager – Arcadia Retirement Village, Yeronga We have an opportunity for a driven, people-focused Village Manager to join and build our Village team and take the reins of a brand-new retirement community nestled in the heart of Yeronga, only 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. As our founding Village Manager, you will play a key role in building the culture, standard of service and resident experience at Arcadia. You will also have the unique opportunity to participate in the recruitment of your foundation team. If you value a close-knit environment that fosters community, this role is for you. As the operational leader of the village, you will report directly to the State Manager and will play a pivotal role in bringing RetireAustralia's mission to life. You'll be well-supported to ensure the seamless day-to-day functioning of the community. Your dedication to maintaining consistently high levels of resident satisfaction, will be integral to your success in empowering residents to maintain their preferred lifestyle in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. Interviewing now for a January 2026 start Your duties will include : Work closely with the wider teams including care, sales, marketing, finance, and refurbishment, to assist in the opening of the village and operational readiness. Village administration and financial performance. Planning, developing, and managing Village budgets (working with Resident Committee). Manage key services and maintain presentation of the Village to high standards. Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing village team. Enhancing resident satisfaction and relationships. Lead and foster a positive culture in a community living environment. Work closely with the wider teams including care, sales, marketing, finance, and refurbishment, to ensure successful operation of the village. Selection Criteria Proven leader with experience managing a retirement village or a multi-faceted service organisation Prior experience within Retirement Living, Aged or Community Care services (desirable). Knowledge of the Retirement Villages Act (or ability to quickly ascertain), and other relevant regulations, including health and safety Strong financial management and commercial acumen skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Relevant qualification in Business or Retirement Living (desirable) Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, First Aid & CPR (or ability to obtain) Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test The Benefits With a company culture that speaks true to its values, we provide a one-of-a-kind environment. We offer a supportive and rewarding career experience. On offer is a competitive remuneration package, and the opportunity to participate in our incentive program, which rewards you for achievement of Key Performance Indicators. Wellbeing is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program Access to our dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs. Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members for work-related and personal matters. Who we are RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes. Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with home care services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living. With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark. If you are looking for the opportunity to develop a long-term career and contribute to the success of RetireAustralia and the satisfaction of our residents, take the next step and ‘APPLY NOW’ to complete the online application. Please submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the selection criteria. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. As part of the application process you may be required to provide proof of right to work in Australia, participate in pre-employment medical testing, and identification and qualifications. You will be required to provide personal information to RetireAustralia and our privacy policy can be found on our website. This is an on-site position. #J-18808-Ljbffr