Royal Freemasons
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    53%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.1(58 ratings)
    Career development
    2.9(58 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(57 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(56 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.1(57 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(57 ratings)
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    1.0
    Administration Officer
    Jan 2026
    Wantirna South VIC 3152Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    While the staff and residents are verywelcoming,there are opportunities to improvetheoverallstandard
    The good thingsThe staff and residents are very pleasant; however, the quality of services at house requires significant improvement.
    The challengesManagement appears to prioritise maintaining their positions and remuneration rather than investing in staff development or service improvement. There is a lack of training, adequate support staff, and meaningful initiatives for improvement. Expectations are often communicated through policy documents without practical guidance or support, and there is a culture that relies on implicit pressure rather than constructive engagement. While verbal assurances are frequently given, they are not followed by tangible action. The remuneration provided does not adequately reflect the scope of duties expected on a daily basis or as outlined in the position description. Based on this experience, I would not recommend investing one’s time and professional experience in this organisation.
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Personal Care Assistant
    Nov 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30044 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    Dont work here, unless it is for short term
    The good thingsThe residents are lovely, the pay is reasonable
    The challengesManagement are overbearing, rude and old fashioned. All they think about is money
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Registered Nurse
    Apr 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Go to work somewhere else don't risk your registration.
    The good thingsGood pay rate for RN grade 5. But i am pretty sure they employ more grade 2 or grade 3 now, not grade 5 unless you do night shift.
    The challengesPoor staff ratio. In charge nurse responsible for 75 residents. Work with agency staff most of the time. staff are not supportive. No meal break due to heavy workload. Care staff are watching what the RN doing, if you forgot to do something, they will report you to upper management.
    5 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Registered Nurse
    Mar 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great team to work with, but management can do better in motivating and supporting the lower level team.
    The good thingsGreat nurses with experiences and skills. Supportive team from non-clinical team. Sometimes we have conflict but eventually we work out together.
    The challengesHigh expectations from manager that does not match own job descriptions. Working more than needed, covering manager's job work, worked extra but payback multiple time with late payment. Manager works in office and does not understand how busy on the floor, lack of recognition from management.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Jan 2025
    Melbourne VIC 3000former employee
    easier to get rid of a shining light than a garbage dump
    The good thingsresidents, staff, the enjoyment of aged care
    The challengesbeing drowned out by people who do a hell of a lot wrong compared to you
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Feb 2024
    Coffs Harbour NSW 24501 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Outdated company with outdated managers and management styles. if you are someone fresh out of uni or tafe please go somewhere else. The difference in thinking between the institutionalised employees and fresh new employees create a very toxic environment. The higher management lack insight and human resource managers are non existing. Promotions and appreciation are based on personal friendships with higher managers. No training and development.
    The good thingsThe residents, the families and some very compassionate nurses.
    The challengesLack of structure and medieval management styles. Low pay, no work life balance and unachievable work expectations. Non existing training and development. Lack of employee support, non existing human resource team. No employee feedback programs. Basically this is a medieval company still runs on outdated management style.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Enrolled Nurse
    Sep 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Unable to provide adequate care for residents due to short staffing, overbearing management and constant changes to routine
    The good thingsThere were limited good things about this workplace
    The challengesManagement was too overbearing, unable to provide adequate care to residents due to limited supplies and short staffing
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Nurse
    Jun 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Try Arcare
    The good thingsfull time job...........
    The challenges staff, their Bbull Sshit saying the workplace is a non-smoking environment when staff and residents smoke at the facility all the time, having to do kitchen work/laundry work due to staff shortages
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Nurse
    Dec 2021
    Soul destroying
    The good thingsThe residents and some staff
    The challengesExpectations of the staff. Managers that treat you as if you are a number and not a person. Short staffed all of the time
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    FSA
    Oct 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    workability
    The good thingssufficient pay not a lot of good things about the place wasted my time through recruitment process.
    The challenges1)Lot of ego in the place from top to bottom specially top. 2)getting inclusion in the team big challenge. 3)keeps employing people doesnt provide enough work although 4)shifts go unfilled most of the time due to high ego in the top end. 5)Time waster not healthy,very stressfull.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Aged Care Manager
    Mar 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Soul destroying
    The good thingsThe residents, but there are better aged care places to work
    The challengesNo staff, no budget, no communications
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
    Mar 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Team Royal Freemasons
    The good thingsStaff satisfaction, managements willingness to help, residents loving their living environment and fun that comes with it. It’s a huge team effort and it’s so worth it. Pay is also a added bonus!
    The challengesCOVID was tiring and challenging, especially working short staffed given the government’s restrictions, but we got through it, and management were very supportive helping out wherever possible.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Housekeeping Role
    Sep 2020
    current employee
    Housekeeping assistant
    The good thingsreally enjoy when i get training.
    The challengesdealing with older people
    5.0
    Housekeeping Role
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    absolutely love working there. friendly and something new everyday.
    The good thingsability to work at our pace
    The challengesthe tempature in the building. way to hot
    5.0
    Housekeeping Assistant
    Sep 2020
    current employee
    It’s good place to work, friendly Work environment, most importantly the management team are most helpful.
    The good thingsFriendly work environment
    The challenges Time management can be difficult when you're settling into a new job and adjusting to your new responsibilities. Create a daily "to do" or goals list. Breaking down your tasks will make them seem more manageable, keep you organized, and help you to be more productive and efficient.
    4.0
    Housekeeper
    Sep 2020
    current employee
    I feel good in this place
    The good thingsThe workmates are very friendly, nice place to enjoy work and feel different cultures.
    The challengesSometimes is hard to control time
    5.0
    Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
    Sep 2020
    Overall, it has been very positive experience.
    The good thingsFriendly work environment
    The challengesEverything seems to be good.
    4.0
    Personal Care Assistant
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Overall my experience is fantastic so far. I am enjoying my new workplace.
    The good thingsStaff is very welcoming and accepted me as new care. I love my new job. I never felt stresses when going to work.
    The challengesI did not find anything difficult.
    5.0
    hospitality assistant
    Sep 2020
    It's great to work with the amazing team.
    The good thingsGreat team to work with
    The challengesHave to travel a lot to work throughout the facility.
    2.0
    Housekeeping assistant
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Average
    The good thingsBeautiful and new building
    The challengesHorrible and rude staff, especially PCA
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    credit officer
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    great overall experience
    The good thingsgreat team spirit, very welcoming
    The challengesstarting a new job in lockdown is never easy, but the management and staff have been very welcoming
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Housekeeping Assistant
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Working at age care facility is complete change of field for me but the employees and management are so supportive which makes me easier to adjust and learn faster.
    The good thingsWorking with people of different backgrounds and culture.
    The challengesGetting completely adjusted for the role and understanding policy and procedure at beginning phase.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Covid Response Outbreak Coordinator
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great so fare! much better than the first time I worked for this group
    The good thingsIn my role I can assist the facilities understand how to act in this COVID world
    The challengesThe unexpectedness of this role. Not sure if I will be needed long term
    5.0
    Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
    Sep 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Fast paced and supportive management
    The good thingsOffers of continuous education and advancement within company
    The challengesCovid has been a huge challenge particularly in aged care. Royal Freemasons have supported our homes staff and most importantly our residents.
    5.0
    Housekeeping Role
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I enjoy working here because all the staff and team members are friendly and helpful.
    The good thingsGood working environment, effective management and friendly residents.
    The challengesFluctuation on shift time.
    3.0
    Housekeeper
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Unrealistic workload
    The good thingsLovely building, online training, good equipment, nice staff
    The challengesOften short staffed, unrealistic work load
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Nurse
    Jun 2020
    There are much better places to work.
    The good thingsSome good staff to work with.
    The challengesPoor management. Management focused on budgets at the expense of all else. Experienced staff ignored or actively pushed out in favour of younger, cheaper graduates.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Nurse
    Jun 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Overall, I am enjoying my job at royal freemasons with supportive staff.
    The good thingsGood place to gain more skills with experienced managers, good care to the residents.
    The challengesTime management while working in different areas in facility.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Personal Care Assistant
    Jun 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Amazing
    The good thingsHelping the residents
    The challengesTo work on my Time management to complete tasks
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Personal Care Assistant
    Jun 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good workplace to enhance knowledge, skills, understanding and to improve dealing in caring people’s live multiculturally diversed.
    The good thingsClean and conducive environment.
    The challengesA large organisation so every department should be looked after.
    1 person found this helpful
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