• Unique opportunity in a caring and supportive environment
• Significant leadership role
• Full-time position based in Glendalough, Perth

About Us

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven organisation dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to older persons in need.

Glendalough Home, Perth is a 60-bed residential aged care facility, employing around 100 permanent full-time, part-time, and casual staff.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing to lead our team of clinical staff.

About the Role

This is a truly unique opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and experience leading multi-skilled teams, ideally in an aged care setting, to a group of religious women who serve the needs of each person in their care, especially those who are poorest and/or weakest, and do so in reverence of the sacredness of human life and the uniqueness of each person.

As the Director of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the clinical operations of Glendalough Home. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care which complies with legislative requirements, including the Aged Care Quality Standards, and which demonstrates best practice. You will also be responsible for ensuring non-clinical departments comply with the Standards and other legislative obligations.

You will collaborate closely with the Mother Superior to uphold the Home’s mission, values, and spiritual care framework, ensuring residents receive holistic support that integrates clinical excellence with compassionate service.

In undertaking your role, you will actively support the life and mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and foster the advancement of their ministry to the community.

This role is a permanent, full-time position based in Glendalough, Perth. There is an occasional requirement to work outside normal business hours.

About You

Your experience in a similar role, as well as your knowledge of the health and aged care sectors, relevant Aged Care Quality Standards, and the accreditation process, will be key to this role.

Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:

• An appreciation for, and a demonstrated alignment with, the mission, values and philosophy of the Little Sisters of the Poor
• Minimum of 5 years’ post registration clinical experience
• Experience in coordinating and leading a multi-skilled team
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the provision of residential aged care services
• Knowledge of the scope of practice of the various levels of health professional and support staff in the residential aged care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of the ageing process and age-related health issues
• High level financial management skills
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work confidentially in a sensitive environment.

What’s on offer

Working with the Little Sisters of the Poor is more than a job – it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose‑driven work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of older people. We offer:

• A warm, supportive, and values‑based workplace culture
• The opportunity to work with purpose as part of a dedicated and compassionate team, and in a stable, mission‑centred organisation with a long tradition of service
• An attractive salary and access to not‑for‑profit salary packaging benefits
• Generous entitlements within our enterprise agreement
• On-site parking
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Enquiries and Application Process

To enquire about the role and to obtain a copy of the Position Description and instructions on how to apply, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or [email protected] .

Applications close Friday, 20 March.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check clearance prior to employment.

As this is an ongoing role, candidates must have an unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia.