Commercial Business Partner - Home Care and Retirement Villages

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.


We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.


IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Business Partner to join the Home Care and Retirement Villages team at Market Street. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, this role plays a significant part in the communications and transactions of the system between Shared Services, customers and employees.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Work closely with IRT’s Home Care and Retirement Villages business units to provide accurate and timely management information.
  • Provide support in assisting financial management activities including; month end results analysis and Board reporting; quarterly customer reports; annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
  • Collaborating with team leaders to ensure internal IRT systems work optimally.
  • Provide commercial and financial advice to support and monitor continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare weekly presentations on KPI’s to the leadership team and provide commercial leadership and advisory services to the Retirement Villages and Home Care operations team.
  • Point of contact from customers on Consumer Direct Care (CDC) statements, government funding, correct levels, Income Tested Fees (ITF), Basic Daily Fees (BDF), supplements and direct debits.

To Be Successful You Will Have

  • Tertiary qualification in Business/Finance or similar discipline
  • CPA/CA Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience in financial modelling and leadning on commercial aspects of significant business development opportunities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to significantly influence behaviours
  • Strong presentation skills (verbal and written) including the ability to prepare comprehensive professional reports
  • Time management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Experience in the care industry will be highly regarded

Benefits for You

  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
  • Professional and career development opportunities
  • Multiple career pathways
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.

 

For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au.

 

Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.

 

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.