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Clinical Team Leader
Mayflower is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Clinical Team Leader to join our team in Reservoir.
The Clinical Team Leader plays an important leadership role within the care team, supporting clinical service delivery and ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.
This role is offered as a 6-month fixed-term maternity leave cover.
About the Role
The Clinical Team Leader provides leadership and guidance to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants within an allocated care area.
Working closely with the Care Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will oversee resident assessments, care planning, clinical documentation and ensure compliance with aged care standards.
Key Responsibilitie
- Lead and support a team of nurses and care staff
- Monitor resident care plans, assessments and clinical documentation
- Support resident admissions and discharges
- Ensure medication management and clinical practices meet organisational standards
- Respond to incidents, complaints and compliance matters
- Support staff development and foster a positive team environment
- Work collaboratively with residents, families and allied health professionals
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience, with experience in a similar role preferred
- Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and legislation
- Experience supporting clinical teams and coordinating care delivery
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing clinical demands
Mandatory Requirement
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Full COVID vaccination
Why Join Mayflower
Mayflower is a respected aged care provider committed to delivering Care without Compromise, enhancing the quality of life for residents and the wider community.
• 6-month maternity leave cover – Monday to Friday role
• Clinical leadership opportunity within a supportive aged care team
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes
BARISTA / CAFÉ ALLROUNDER
Mayflower Aged Care – Brighton
Mayflower is seeking a friendly and reliable Barista / Café Allrounder to join our team. This role plays an important part in creating a welcoming café environment for our residents, visitors and employees, while delivering high-quality coffee, food service and excellent customer care.
If you enjoy working in a busy café environment and take pride in delivering great service, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Barista / Café Allrounder, you will be responsible for preparing a range of coffee beverages, supporting café operations, and maintaining a clean and welcoming service area. You will work closely with the Café Chef Manager and contribute to providing a positive experience for residents and guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare coffee beverages including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, espressos and long blacks
- Provide friendly and professional customer service
- Take customer orders and process payments using POS systems
- Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised café environment
- Monitor and restock café supplies and food items
- Operate and maintain coffee machines and related equipment
- Ensure food handling and safety standards are maintained at all times
About You
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Experience working in a café or hospitality environment
- Strong coffee making skills and familiarity with espresso machines
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- A positive and reliable work ethic
Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Police Check
- Food Handling Certificate
- Full COVID vaccination
Desirable
- Barista qualification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) accreditation
About Mayflower
Mayflower is a respected aged care provider committed to delivering Care without Compromise. Our team works together to enhance the quality of life for our residents and community through compassionate, respectful and high-quality care.
Chef Café Manager
Harry’s Café | Mayflower Brighton
Mayflower is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Café Manager to lead kitchenoperations at Harry’s Café, located within our Brighton site. Harry’s Caféprovides a welcoming café environment for residents, staff and visitors,serving fresh café-style meals and quality coffee in a relaxed setting.
This role is ideal for a hands-on hospitality professional who enjoys leading a small team,creating fresh café-style food, and delivering a consistent and welcoming caféexperience.
About the Role
As the ChefCafé Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the café kitchen,preparing high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes, and ensuring the café operates efficiently while maintaining strong food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook café-style meals for breakfast, brunch and lunch
- Create menu items, daily specials and seasonal menu updates
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure equipment is maintained
- Supervise, train and support café and kitchen staff
- Manage stock ordering, supplier relationships and food costs
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
- Contribute to a welcoming café environment for residents, staff and visitors
About You
You will bean experienced hospitality professional who enjoys working in a hands-on café environment and supporting a positive team culture.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 2–3 years’ experience as a Chef, Café Chef or in a similar supervisory role
- Experience with menu development, food costing and seasonal menus
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Experience managing stock levels and supplier ordering
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A positive, team-focused attitude
Mandatory Requirements
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- Experience in café-style food and kitchen operations
- Valid Police Check
Desirable
- Certificate IV in Hospitality Management
- Experience working in an aged care or community environment
About Mayflower
Mayflower is a respected aged care provider committed to delivering Care without Compromise,enhancing the quality of life for our residents and community throughcompassionate, respectful and high-quality care.
Workforce Business Partner (Recruitment & Talent Supply)
As Mayflower continues to grow, 2026 marks the creation of a new Workforce Business Partner (WBP) role within our People team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, hands-on strategic recruitment professional to step into a newly established position and help shape Mayflower’s workforce strategy.
Reporting to the General Manager of People, we are looking for an organised and proactive Workforce Business Partner to champion best practice workforce supply and recruitment processes across Mayflower Services.
About us
The Mayflower Group is a not-for-profit provider of aged care services in Victoria. Employing over 600 employees, the organisation currently offers a range of services including home care, residential aged care, and independent living across our locations in Brighton, Reservoir, and Pascoe Vale.
As a values-based organisation, Mayflower offers a supportive and inclusive culture where diversity is embraced, development is nurtured, and a healthy work life balance is encouraged. We support and recognise the meaningful work of our employees by offering a range of benefits including:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous leave options including paid parental leave
- Service Recognition
- Celebration days (i.e., Aged Care Employee Day, Harmony)
- Employee representative groups who provide input for decisions on important matters
- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
About the Role
The Workforce Business Partner is responsible for building a stable and sustainable workforce pipeline across clinical, care and support roles. This role partners with people leaders to proactively assess workforce demand and occupancy trends and translate workforce data into actionable insights that support operational performance. This role is ideal for a recruitment professional who wants to move beyond vacancy filling and play a key role in shaping sustainable workforce planning in aged care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across clinical, care and support roles
- Support leadership with role design, workforce restructuring and change initiatives
- Partner with General Managers to forecast workforce demand
- Develop sourcing strategies that improve candidate quality and reduce time-to-hire and strengthen talent pools and recruitment channels
- Deliver an excellent candidate experience aligned with Mayflower’s values
- Lead international recruitment strategies for Registered Nurses and care roles
- Track and report on workforce metrics and provide insights that support executive decision making
This role will involve travel between our head office in Brighton and our other facilities in Reservoir and Pascoe Vale. Candidates can be based at any of these locations.
About you
You are a strategic recruiter or workforce specialist who understands the operational realities of workforce supply in complex service environments.
You will bring:
✔ 5+ years’ experience in recruitment or workforce planning
✔ Experience in aged care, healthcare or community services (highly regarded)
✔ Strong workforce analytics capability (Excel, dashboards, modelling)
✔ Experience managing visa sponsorship and international recruitment
✔ Ability to partner with operational leaders and influence workforce decisions
✔ Strong organisation, problem solving and decision-making skills
✔ Experience coaching managers in recruitment best practice
What's on Offer?
In addition to having an opportunity to grow and work on a new challenge you will have-
- An opportunity to have a meaningful impact on employees and leaders
- A supportive, values-driven organisation committed to excellence in workforce culture and employee wellbeing.
- Competitive remuneration
- Access to salary packaging
- Supportive teams and a great work environment
Apply Now
At Mayflower, we pride ourselves in embracing diversity and being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all ages, abilities and culture backgrounds.
If you are passionate about building strong workforce pipelines that support exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience in workforce planning and recruitment.
For a confidential discussion about this role, you are welcome to contact Michael Scholz, General Manager People on 9591 1161.
Registered Nurse in Charge
At Mayflower, we believe in Care Without Compromise.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse in Charge to join our Brighton home. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing clinical care delivery, guiding nursing and care teams, and ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.
As the senior nurse on shift, you will provide strong clinical leadership, support staff in delivering safe and effective care,manage medications and documentation, and respond confidently to clinical matters as they arise. You will play an important role in maintaining compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards while fostering a respectful and collaborative team culture.
About You
You are a confident and capable Registered Nurse with aged care experience and a passion for supporting older people to live with dignity and independence. You bring strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to lead a team with empathy and professionalism.
What We Offer
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- Ongoing professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous leave options
- A values-driven organisation guided by Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Excellence
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and contribute to meaningful, high-quality aged care, we would love to hear from you.
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Working at Mayflower
At Mayflower, we celebrate diversity, valuing the unique identity, culture, and contributions of every individual. From nurses and PCAs to cooks and administration, everyone plays a part in enriching our residents' lives. We're committed to "Care Without Compromise" and actively encourage applications from all communities.
Here, everyone is welcome, valued, and supported, with numerous employee benefits that highlight our belief that working at Mayflower is more than just a job.
Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary
Mayflower offers competitive salaries by paying above industry standard.
Employee Assistance Program
Mayflower offers employees and their immediate family access to an external employee assistance program.
Annual Service Recognition
We truly value the loyalty of our long-standing employees at Mayflower so we believe their commitment should be celebrated.
Generous Leave Options
A number of leave options are available to eligible Mayflower employees to support life stages and personal circumstances including employer paid parental leave, purchased annual leave and other leave entitlements.
Employee representative groups
Mayflower is committed to continuous development of all employees. All employees are provided with ongoing support and feedback in relation to their performance and career aspirations.
Celebration days
At Mayflower we like to celebrate and share important occasions together. Most importantly, we want to recognise those occasions that are most meaningful to our employees and residents.
Comprehensive and supportive orientation process
All employees are provided with a comprehensive orientation when they commence with Mayflower to ensure they are set up for success.
Leadership development & networking opportunities
In addition to Mayflower’s learning programs, we run regular Leadership meetings and workshops to set our Leaders up for success.
Work Placement
Mayflower supports the growth of a top-tier Aged Care workforce by partnering with Education Providers to offer essential training for students. Our Homes at Brighton, Reservoir, and Pascoe Vale accommodate students from various courses, including Nursing, Ageing Support, and Allied Health.
Mayflower accepts students from various clinical disciplines. However, all placement requests should come directly from the education provider/RTO. If you are interested in work placement at Mayflower, please have your education provider/RTO contact Mayflower at lnd@mayflower.org.au.
Our Vision: Care without Compromise
Mayflower is a social enterprise and Not-For-Profit charity that has been serving older Australians for more than 60 years. Our main goal is to enhance the independence, wellbeing, and lifestyle of older Australians.
Why Choose
Mayflower?
Mayflower is dedicated to building a team of top-tier Aged Care workers. Working at Mayflower you will be surrounded and supported by a dedicated and encouraging team, where everyone is valued.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At Mayflower, we are committed to providing vibrant and supportive community for both residents and staff. All our employees are equipped with the tools and support they need to succeed in delivering care without compromise.
Unlock Your Potential with Career Development Benefits
At Mayflower, we deeply value the continuous professional and personal growth of all our employees. To this end, we provide ongoing support, feedback, and tailored training sessions that cater to both essential educational requirements and individual learning aspirations. In addition to our comprehensive learning programs, we prioritise the development of our leadership teams.
We achieve this through consistent leadership meetings and in-depth workshops, ensuring that our leaders have the latest information, resources, and tools at their disposal. This commitment ensures that they can effectively steer their teams towards success and align with Mayflower's overarching goals.
At Mayflower, our unwavering focus is on supporting individuals to live well and maintain their independence. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate,individualised care that enriches lives and promotes wellbeing, every day.
