Care Community Lead - Community Aged CareEOICCL

AnglicareSA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development programmes

Employee wellbeing programme

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A well-respected not-for-profit organization in Adelaide seeks a Care Community Lead to provide leadership in delivering person-centered care for older Australians. You will mentor a diverse team, ensure quality standards, and foster relationships with community partners. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Nursing, AHPRA registration, and demonstrated leadership experience in aged care. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the community.

Qualifications

• Registered and practicing certificate with AHPRA.
• Proven leadership experience in community aged care or health service setting.
• Experience applying wellness and reablement principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across the Care Community.
• Ensure services meet quality standards while aligning with organizational strategy.
• Build relationships with community care providers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer service focus

Knowledge of aged care legislation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not‑for‑profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve – and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Care Community Lead, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

Lead with purpose. Drive quality care. Empower your team.

At AnglicareSA, we’re committed to supporting older South Australians to live their best lives. As a Care Community Lead, you’ll provide clinical and operational leadership across our Care Community guiding your team to deliver person‑centred care that promotes wellness and reablement.

• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Care Partners, Assessment Partners, Care Partners, and Service Partners.
• Ensure services meet program guidelines, quality standards, and customer budget requirements while aligning with organisational strategy.
• Champion a restorative, wellness and reablement approach to care, ensuring customer outcomes are central to every decision.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Community Aged Care leadership, external community care and health providers, and customers/supporters.
• Drive continuous improvement, quality, and risk management processes to enhance service delivery and staff capability.

What you’ll bring

To Thrive In This Role, You Will Have

• Bachelor of Nursing tertiary qualification.
• Current registration and practising certificate with AHPRA (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience in a community aged care or health service setting.
• Senior case management and/or coordination experience with a strong customer service focus.
• Excellent knowledge of aged care legislation, standards and programmes.

We Would Also Love You To Have

• Experience applying wellness and reablement principles in care delivery.
• Ability to lead through change, foster a learning culture and achieve KPIs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and advocate for people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven success in building partnerships with customers, supporters, & key stakeholders.

Why AnglicareSA

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

• So many lives, right here in SA – our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you – we support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong – at AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More To Enjoy

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships.
• Grow your skills and career with learning programmes, professional development pathways, paid study leave and education assistance.
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing programme, confidential employee assistance programme, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more.
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities.

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

How to apply

To apply, simply click the “Apply” button and submit your application. (Direct applications only, no agencies please).

Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

Contact

For more information, please contact Lauren, Recruitment Business Partner, at [e-mail]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

Statement of inclusivity and legal compliance

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse – from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone – regardless of background and ability – feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre‑employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.