Company Description:
Business Manager – Join the Beginning of Something Special in Australia!
We’re bringing our award-winning model of care, community, and innovation to Australia, and this is your opportunity to be there from the start. Join us as we expand into Australia, support the growth of our current independent living village, and help unveil our state-of-the-art Care Centre opening early next year
You can help bring our villages to life!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team, united by being part of something bigger – bringing the best of life to our residents.
The way we work is guided by our values: One Team, Strong Enough to Care, and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to help a village thrive, and Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.
Job Description:
What you’ll be doing
As our Business Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our village operations, delivering outstanding customer service and supporting multiple teams behind the scenes. Reporting to the Village Operations Manager, your day-to-day will include:
- Providing a welcoming front-of-house experience to our residents and visitors
- Managing office administration duties across the Village, including finance, meetings, and documentation
- Supporting our Care Centre with rostering, payroll support and compliance admin
- Assisting the Property Manager with supplier processes, purchase orders, and database updates
It’s a varied and people-focused role, think “Office Manager but with a wider scope” — perfect for someone who loves being organised, helpful, and involved in a wide range of activity.
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Qualifications:
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in a similar role, such as Office Manager, EA, or Business Coordinator
- Strong administration, including using tools such as the full Microsoft suite, such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Confidence in your experience in using databases, handling financial processes, and supporting timesheets or payroll
- A warm, professional communication style and genuine interest in aged care
- A calm, can-do attitude — someone who stays organised under pressure and enjoys helping others
Additional Information:
Why Summerset?
We’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s most respected aged care and retirement living providers — and now we’re bringing that same excellence to Australia. This is more than just a job — it’s your chance to:
- Be part of our first Australian village from the ground up
- Help launch our brand-new Care Centre facility
- Grow with us as we build our presence across Australia
Alongside enjoying leading benefits, including:
- Birthday leave – take your special day off on us
- Access to our Employee Share Scheme
- Suitable hours across Monday -Friday
- Real career development opportunities as our footprint grows
Apply now
If you’re ready to make your mark and be part of something truly special, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close: Sunday 31st August.
