Leadership in Aged
Care
Shape the future of aged care and lead with purpose.
At Bupa, our leaders play a vital role in shaping the experience of our residents, their families, and our teams. Whether you’re managing a care home or driving clinical standards, you’ll have access to ongoing learning, tailored development programs, mentoring, and the support you need to continually grow and succeed.
If you’re ready to make an impact, advance your leadership career, and be supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you - connect with us today.
Investing in our leaders
We’re proud to support our leaders with tailored development programs, mentoring, and career pathways that help them grow both personally and professionally. At Bupa, leadership isn’t just a role, it’s a journey we invest in, celebrate, and continuously evolve.
We’re committed to growing our leaders from every corner of Bupa. Programs like our Assistant General Manager pathway are designed to develop talent, equipping future leaders with the skills and confidence to manage teams and run our homes, while preparing them for the step into General Management.
What can you do here?
We’re always looking for great leaders to shape the future of aged care. Whether you’re already in the industry or bringing leadership skills from another sector, Bupa offers the opportunity to make a real difference.
Regional Managers
As a Regional Manager you lead multiple care homes, supporting General Managers and their teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You drive strategic priorities, foster innovation, and ensure operational excellence, while embodying Bupa’s values and shaping the future of aged care in your communities.
General Managers
As a General Manager you lead with purpose, shaping a positive culture, empowering teams, and creating a safe, connected home for residents. With Bupa’s support, resources, and training, you can grow as a leader while making a real local impact in aged care.
Clinical Care Managers
As a Clinical Care Manager, you lead the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care, supporting a team of nurses and carers in their professional growth. Bupa provides the tools, training, and governance to help you excel, enabling you to influence care delivery in a values-driven organisation focused on innovation, quality, and resident wellbeing.
Quality Education Managers
As a Quality Education Manager you drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement, coaching teams to deliver safe, high-quality care. You lead auditing, training, and compliance efforts while fostering a culture of learning and accountability, empowering staff and ensuring residents receive meaningful care.
Health and lifestyle benefits
We want you to live your healthiest, happiest life. Both inside and outside the office. Our team at Bupa have access to a range of fantastic benefits, such as:
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Subsidised privatehealthcarecover
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Subsidised travel, home and car insurance
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14 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave
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Discounts via our partnerships and loyalty programs
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Workplace Giving & Fund Matching programs
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Access to our health & wellbeing program
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Hybrid and remote working
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Professional development
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Salary sacrificing options
We also offer a range of other leave options, including First Nations Cultural Leave, Community Service and Volunteering Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Family and Domestic Violence Leave, and the ability to purchase additional leave.
What does it take to be a great General Manager at Bupa?
Paige McLean shares her experience; from the support that helps her succeed to the purpose that drives her every day.
Bupa Beat
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From chef to care leader: Meet Guy
“I came to Bupa from outside the sector, and within three years, I was leading care homes. That kind of growth? It’s rare. But here, it’s possible.”
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Jenna’s story of building care that feels like a warm hug
“I’ve been at Bupa for nearly 18 years, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I’ve grown here, personally and professionally, through some of the hardest times in my life.”
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Drawn to purpose-driven work: Meet Penny
“I’ve always been drawn to purpose-driven work, and aged care offers that same sense of impact; the chance to make a difference to people’s lives every single day.”
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