Care Director

E4 People; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Superannuation

Benefits

Employee wellbeing resources

Job summary

E4 People is recruiting a Care Director for a well‑established residential aged care home in Sydney. You will lead the clinical and care functions, drive resident outcomes and support the home’s leadership team.

As a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, you will coach nurses and care staff, ensure clinical compliance and streamlined operations. This senior role offers real impact, with opportunities to shape care quality and resident experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a nursing management role.
• Experience within residential aged care.
• Proven experience managing people, clinical compliance and clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership across the home, ensuring residents receive safe, person-centred and high-quality care
• Lead, coach and develop nurses and care staff, supporting capability, performance and professional development
• Oversee clinical care programs and identify opportunities to strengthen resident outcomes and quality of care
• Monitor clinical compliance, reporting, documentation, stock and relevant operational requirements

Skills

People management

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Resident care planning

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

A well-established residential aged care provider in Sydney is seeking an experienced and clinically capable Care Director to join the team in a rewarding leadership opportunity. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse, confident people leader and passionate aged care professional, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while continuing to grow your leadership career.

About the Role

As the Care Director, you will be a key member of the home’s leadership team and act as the second‑in‑command, drawing on your clinical expertise to improve every aspect of residents’ wellbeing and experience. You will lead, develop and oversee the clinical and care functions of the home, working closely with residents, families, nurses and care teams to ensure consistently high standards of care. This role combines clinical leadership, people management, compliance, care planning and operational support, with a strong focus on resident outcomes and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership across the home, ensuring residents receive safe, person‑centred and high‑quality care
• Lead, coach and develop nurses and care staff, supporting capability, performance and professional development
• Oversee clinical care programs and identify opportunities to strengthen resident outcomes and quality of care
• Monitor clinical compliance, reporting, documentation, stock and relevant operational requirements

About You

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 2years' experience in a nursing management role
• Previous experience within residential aged care
• Proven experience managing people, clinical compliance and clinical operations

What’s on Offer

• Up to $145,000 + Superannuation + Benefits
• A senior leadership opportunity within an established residential aged care environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents and their families
• A role combining clinical leadership with people, operational and financial responsibilities
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources

About E4 People

E4 People has been a specialist healthcare recruitment partner since 2012. Over the past decade we have built deep relationships across aged care, allied health, and hospital settings throughout Australia. When you work with us, you get more than a single job opening. You get a recruiter who understands the sector, knows the leadership teams, and can talk honestly about culture, career pathways and where your skills will be valued.