Care Community Leader – Clinical Excellence in Aged Care

Opal Aged Care; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Career pathways

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Opal HealthCare on the NSW Central Coast seeks a Care Manager to lead the clinical and care workforce at Killarney Vale Care Community, delivering safe, person-centred care in line with the Aged Care Act 2024 and AN-ACC requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will balance governance, workforce capability and operational performance while building high-performing teams and strong relationships with GPs and hospitals.

Qualifications

• RN with AHPRA registration, minimum 3 years.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care.
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC.
• Ability to lead change, manage risk and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and changes in resident condition.
• Monitor and analyse 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 obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence.
• Lead compliance with incident management and accreditation standards.
• Foster a values-led, high-performing culture.
• Oversee education, onboarding and competency development.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Change leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Opal HealthCare on the NSW Central Coast seeks a Care Manager to lead the clinical and care workforce at Killarney Vale Care Community, delivering safe, person-centred care in line with the Aged Care Act 2024 and AN-ACC requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will balance governance, workforce capability and operational performance while building high-performing teams and strong relationships with GPs and hospitals.