Care Manager

Respect Group Limited; Cooma; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900 for生活

Additional AU$2,650 for meals out or住宿

Training and development pathways

Onsite leaders

Friendly, down-to-earth workplace

Long-term career in aged care

Job summary

Respect Group Limited is seeking a Care Manager for Yallambie Lodge in Cooma, NSW. This full-time, onsite leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and guiding clinical teams to achieve wellbeing for residents.

You will lead on care planning, quality governance and staff development, while maintaining duty of care and compliance with aged care standards. A collaborative, supportive environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and funding instruments.
• Commitment to person-centred care and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a collaborative team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Mentor staff and promote excellence in clinical care, lifestyle services and capability development.
• Uphold duty of care by following policies, codes of conduct and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices, aligning with governance and best-practice standards.
• Participate in quality systems, audits, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee care planning with residents and families, ensuring responsive delivery.
• Support education, training, and performance reviews for staff.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external providers, including after-hours needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing Diploma (Enrolled Nurse)

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Yallambie Lodge is situated in Cooma, just over 100 kms south of Canberra. Our team delivers high-quality, personalised care in our 40-room site. With freshly prepared meals, engaging lifestyle programs, and strong on-call clinical and operational support, staff are empowered to focus on meaningful care and genuine connection. Whether you’re already part of the local community or looking for a fresh start, Yallambie Lodge is a supportive, close-knit workplace where you can grow your career and enjoy a better pace of life.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within our aged care facility. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role where your clinical expertise and guidance will directly shape the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

In this role, you’ll work closely with residents, families, and care teams to ensure care is safe, responsive, and tailored to individual needs. You’ll be a trusted leader on the floor—supporting staff, guiding best practice, and ensuring clinical standards are consistently met.

This is an opportunity to step into a role where your leadership makes a visible and meaningful impact every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven environment that prioritises dignity, respect, and quality care for every resident.

We’re looking for someone who leads with confidence and empathy, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. If you’re passionate about aged care and committed to delivering excellence, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.

Join us and help create a home where residents feel safe, supported, and valued every day.

No two days are the same!
As Care Manager you will:

• Lead and contribute to a collaborative team environment to ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered to residents and their representatives.
• Mentor, support, and guide staff, promoting excellence in clinical care, lifestyle services, and team capability development.
• Ensure duty of care is upheld by adhering to organisational policies, professional codes of conduct, ethical standards, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on clinical practices, ensuring alignment with best practice standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality systems including audits, reviews, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance care outcomes.
• Oversee care planning processes in collaboration with residents, families, and clinical teams, ensuring responsive and individualised care delivery.
• Contribute to staff development through training, performance reviews, mentoring, and support of education and capability-building initiatives.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external providers, and community stakeholders while remaining responsive to operational needs, including after-hours availability when required.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse) for aged care facilities, or Nursing Diploma (Enrolled Nurse) for Victorian-based hostels.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential aged care.
• Strong working knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act principles, documentation standards, residents’ rights, and relevant funding instruments and legislation.
• Well-developed clinical knowledge and skills aligned with contemporary nursing practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Current National Police Certificate (or willingness/ability to obtain).
• Previous experience in nursing leadership and/or involvement in accreditation processes (desirable).

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care