Regional General Manager, South Australia

Lutheran Homes Group is at an exciting inflection point, driven by a commitment to excellence and growth in aged care. We are seeking a dynamic, business-focussed and collaborative leader to fill the newly created role of Regional General Manager for our South Australian aged care services. This is a strategically critical role where you will operate as a strategic partner to the Executive Manager and Residential Care Leaders directly impacting our clinical quality, financial performance, and regional expansion. If you are ready to break down the silos, drive transformative change, and shape the next chapter of aged care in South Australia, we want to hear from you. About the Role As the Regional General Manager, you will provide high-level strategic and operational leadership across LHG’s South Australian aged care sites focusing on delivering cohesive, high-quality, and financially sustainable services. Key Responsibilities will include: Strategic & Growth Leadership : Provide strong, visible leadership across multiple sites, actively contributing to strategic planning, identifying future expansion opportunities, and driving the integration of regional services into LHG’s broader strategy. Financial & Operational Oversight : Hold overarching financial accountability and monitor operational performance for the South Australian Residential Care Facilities. This includes expert management of Care Minutes reporting, budget development, workforce utilisation, and infrastructure management. Support Aged Care compliance and continuous Improvement at sites. Silo Breaking & Collaboration : Act as the key connection between site General Managers, central Executive, and external stakeholders, ensuring a seamless, consistent, and high-performing care experience across all sites. Community Engagement : Deepen engagement with local communities and health services, building meaningful partnerships to enhance referral pathways and strengthen LHG’s reputation and profile in South Australia. Joining LHG means stepping into a great work culture powered by a value-driven environment. We recognise the importance of work-life balance for our staff and actively support flexible work practices. In return for your strategic expertise, we offer a competitive remuneration package, complemented by access to beneficial salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay. About You: You are not just an operational manager; you are a strategic thinker and a passionate advocate for aged care excellence. You thrive on challenge, possess a strong grasp of operational realities, and are motivated by achieving measurable outcomes. You will possess: Demonstrated success in senior, multi-site leadership within residential aged care or a comparable health environment, with a solid grasp of financial management, budget control, and operational performance indicators. The ability to operate as the 2IC to the Executive Manager, demonstrating strategic influence, high-level reporting capability, and the decisiveness required to drive change and manage significant projects like the Fullerton building works. A proven track record of building high-performing teams. You are a skilled communicator with exceptional relationship-building capability, able to influence and collaborate effectively. Deep knowledge of aged care regulation, quality standards, and clinical governance frameworks, ensuring unwavering commitment to resident outcomes and continuous improvement. Tertiary qualifications in Health, Business, or Management are highly regarded. Next Steps This is a significant opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and make a tangible impact on the lives of our residents. We are keen to secure our new Regional General Manager to commence in the new year, allowing for a strategic transition and immediate impact on our 2026 plans. Ready to lead our future? Apply now or reach out to Vibha Ruparel, Talent Acquisition Lead for a confidential discussion at Applications close: 30 November 2025 at 5pm Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.