Care Director - Nurse Leader, Aged Care & Operations

Estia Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Car hire discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing app

Novated leasing

Banking support

ACN discounts

Health insurance discount

JB HiFi discount

Job summary

Estia Health Wattle Glen in Melbourne's north-east is a welcoming home offering a warm, country‑living environment. As a Care Director, you will draw on your clinical background to improve residents' wellbeing and lead the team, reporting to the Residential Aged Care Manager.

This is a full-time role (Mon–Fri, office hours). You will oversee the clinic, develop care programs, train staff, manage budgets, and support families while upholding high care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years in nursing management at ward level or above.
• Experience managing people and budgets.
• Background in aged care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinic operations, stock, compliance and reporting.
• Develop clinical care programs and drive quality improvements.
• Lead and mentor nursing and care staff across the home.
• Support financial management and budgeting for the home.
• Foster strong family partnerships and resident wellbeing.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Clinical governance

Education

RN with AHPRA registration

Job description

Estia Health Wattle Glen in Melbourne's north-east is a welcoming home offering a warm, country‑living environment. As a Care Director, you will draw on your clinical background to improve residents' wellbeing and lead the team, reporting to the Residential Aged Care Manager.

This is a full-time role (Mon–Fri, office hours). You will oversee the clinic, develop care programs, train staff, manage budgets, and support families while upholding high care standards.