Curtis Redell was originally an occupational therapist.
He became the General Manager of Residential at Brightwater Care Group in October 2023 after more than a decade of excelling in all aspects of aged care.
In his role as General Manager of Residential, he cares for over 750 clients, manages over 1000 staff, and is responsible for a revenue budget of $110 million.
He was named Emerging Leader of the Year at the 2024 Future of Ageing Awards.
To be recognised as Emerging Leader of the Year, an individual must have taken on a leadership role in an aged care provider in the last three years and demonstrated outstanding performance.

Curtis Redell’s career

Financial Recovery and Operational Excellence

From a $13.4 million deficit in 2023, Brightwater returned to a $2 million surplus in 24 years after Curtis became General Manager in October 2023 by decommissioning three unviable aged care facilities.
It was a very challenging project, but one that resulted in great outcomes for all residents. Curtis also changed decentralised systems to centralised ones to maximise efficiency, saving $3.8 million in costs and providing a more flexible work environment for staff.

Ability to deliver on projects

Curtis played a key role in Brightwater Inglewood, a $52 million senior living facility and corporate office.
Despite labour shortages, material shortages, and COVID-19 challenges, the project was completed on time and on budget.

Service for people

Creating a living environment for staff and residents is also important to Curtis.
He believes in work-life balance and has introduced flexible scheduling, which has significantly reduced staff turnover.
He also supports brain health principles, emphasising the importance of addressing neurological conditions in senior care.