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About Us
Management
Restvale is operated with effective governance to deliver a service that exceeds the expectations of our residents and members. As a community-owned not-for-profit, non-sectarian, incorporated association providing quality residential aged care services to people of the Adelaide Hills, it is a fully accredited Commonwealth Government-subsidised Residential Aged Care Facility. We are a consistent performer under the Federal Aged Care Act and Accreditation Standards. There is no non-compliance. Follow-up visits from the Quality Agency indicate all Standards and Expected Outcomes are met.
Our care home is independently regulated by the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and was re-accredited in March 2022 for a further three years until 2025. This is an outstanding achievement due largely to the efforts of Restvale’s dedicated staff and the management team led by our Facility Manager, Jenny Zarkovic, who reports directly to the Board.
Jenny Zarkovic
FACILITY Manager
Jen began her nursing career after completing a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of South Australia, developing strong clinical capability at the Lyell McEwin Hospital across intensive care, emergency, medical and surgical specialties. Seeking deeper community connection, Jen later moved into regional healthcare at Murray Bridge Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, where the demands of rural practice strengthened her resilience and reinforced her commitment to safe, person‑centred care.
Stepping into leadership as Associate Nurse Unit Manager and subsequently Nurse Unit Manager, Jen led teams through complex operational environments with a focus on stability, accountability and high‑performance culture. Completing the Clinical Leadership Program through the Riverland Mallee and Coorong Local Health Network further refined her leadership approach and informed her decision to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management at Flinders University. Over time, Jen recognised a desire to contribute more meaningfully to the community through sustainable, long‑term impact beyond the acute sector.
Transitioning into aged care, Jen is committed to advancing dignity, connection and high‑value care for older people—principles that align strongly with Restvale’s dedication to compassionate, respectful and community‑focused support. Jen has lived in the Adelaide Hills since 2017 with her three children who attend local schools, strengthening her connection to the community she serves.