How to become a Retirement Village Manager
Organises and controls the day-to-day operations of a retirement village to provide a range of accommodation, personal care services, and recreational and social activities for the use and enjoyment of residents.
Main tasks
- Plans, directs and coordinates the organisation, its administration, and the operation of the establishment
- Manages tenancy agreements and notices in line with state regulations, and handles new resident induction
- Maintains standards according to hygiene, safety and other relevant regulations
- Engages and trains staff, and establishes and maintains standards of staff performance and services to residents
- Plans budgets and authorises expenditure
- Liaises with resident committees and manages resident enquiries
- May manage village transport, social clubs, restaurants, sports facilities and other recreational amenities
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (CHC62015); Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021); Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015); Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422); Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $99,996 a year
- About 10,500 people work in this job group now, and about 11,500 are projected by 2035. (+9.3%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Retirement Village Manager?
Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management; Certificate III in Individual Support.
How much does a Retirement Village Manager earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $99,996 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Retirement Village Manager a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 9% by 2035, from about 10,500 to about 11,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Retirement Village Manager?
Not always. 25% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management; Certificate III in Individual Support.
Will AI change the work of a Retirement Village Manager?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04