Aged Care Clinical Manager – Lead and Elevate Outcomes

Opal Healthcare; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Care Manager to join our leadership team on the NSW Central Coast. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the clinical and care workforce to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards.

This hands-on leadership role balances clinical governance with workforce capability and operational performance, empowering high-performing teams at Killarney Vale Care Community and across our regional network.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and at least 3 years' experience.
• Experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC.
• Ability to lead change, manage risk, and drive improved outcomes.
• Values-led leader with mentoring skills and team development focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Standards.
• Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and resident condition changes.
• Monitor clinical indicators, incidents, and risk trends.
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.
• Build relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health providers.
• Ensure adherence to Aged Care Act 2024 requirements and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence.
• Lead incident management and accreditation standards.
• Foster a values-led, high-performing culture.
• Oversee education, onboarding and competency development.

Skills

Nurse leadership

AHPRA registration

Clinical governance

Change leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Care Manager to join our leadership team on the NSW Central Coast. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the clinical and care workforce to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards.

This hands-on leadership role balances clinical governance with workforce capability and operational performance, empowering high-performing teams at Killarney Vale Care Community and across our regional network.