Care Manager

Respect Aged Care; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and entitlements

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Full-time role with stability

Supportive leadership environment

Learning and development opportunities

Meaningful work in aged care

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead the Alkira Gunnedah site in New South Wales. This 41-bed home requires a hands-on RN leader who can direct care delivery, mentor staff and ensure high-quality, resident-centred outcomes in a supportive environment.

You will work with the General Manager and clinical team to drive compliant, dignified care that respects residents’ needs, while fostering a values-led culture and ongoing learning opportunities across the team.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in aged care.
• Experience leading, supporting or mentoring care teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Genuine commitment to quality care and resident outcomes.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead care delivery at Alkira Gunnedah to ensure high-quality, resident-focused care.
• Support staff capability and provide mentorship and supervision.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and clinical team to ensure compliant, respectful care aligned with residents’ needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff development

Time management

Resident-centered care

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Job description

Are you an experienced Aged Care leader looking for a new opportunity?

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in a residential aged care home?

This key leadership role could be for you!

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.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Care Manager to lead our Alkira Gunnedah site. Based in Gunnedah, New South Wales, our care community offers a peaceful place to call home close to the town centre. Our 41 bed home provides a peaceful and secure environment with a warm and homely feeling. Care is tailored to each resident, with their needs and preferences at the heart of everyday life.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving high-quality, compliant, and resident-focused care.

You will work closely with the General Manager and clinical team, helping guide care delivery, support staff capability and ensure residents receive care that is respectful, consistent and aligned with their individual needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Full-time role with stability.
• Supportive leadership environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work in aged care.

About You

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in aged care.
• Experience leading, supporting or mentoring care teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Genuine commitment to quality care and resident outcomes.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

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