About the Role

The Strategy Manager (Growth) is a senior, hands-on role responsible for designing and executing business strategies across our existing aged care and retirement living portfolios and our new service offerings outside these traditional. This includes residential aged care, home care, retirement communities, and wellness programs.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll take the lead in identifying growth opportunities, building business cases, shaping service offerings, and forming key partnerships. You will manage and report on progress to ensure we are hitting our targets.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our services meet market needs, remain financially sustainable, and align with our mission to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We need someone who will own this space, bring the thinking, build the plans, and help us make it happen.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Lead the development and implementation of an integrated growth strategy
• Align services with organisational goals and emerging sector trends
• Translate big-picture plans into actionable steps with clear outcomes

Business Case Development

• Prepare detailed business cases for new services, expansions, or redesigns
• Provide robust financial modelling, risk assessment and market analysis
• Present proposals to the executive and board for endorsement

Business Development

• Identify and assess new opportunities including partnerships, ventures, and acquisitions
• Build and manage relationships with developers, funders, and health/community organisations
• Support marketing teams to position new services to meet market demand

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams across operations, finance, care, and marketing
• Engage meaningfully with residents, clients, families, and communities
• Represent the organisation in key sector forums and build trusted partnerships

Leadership & Influence

• Provide strategic advice to the executive and influence organisational priorities
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across services
• Build internal capability in strategy and planning through mentoring and collaboration

Why work with us

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including up to $17K tax-free through salary packaging.
• Be part of a supportive team where your contributions truly make a difference.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while helping shape the organisation’s future.
• Work with strong, supportive leadership that values your growth and professional development.