Care Manager

Apollo Care Alliance; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 125k AUD

12% Super

Salary packaging options

Care Friends program

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

PresCare Yaralla Place in Maryborough is seeking a compassionate Care Manager to lead a 96-bed home, ensuring safe, high-quality, resident-centred care. You will guide the care team, ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, and embody the Apollo Care Alliance model of care.

Ideal candidates are AHPRA-registered nurses with 5+ years in senior roles, proven leadership, and a commitment to dignified, person-centred care for older Australians.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Clinical Nurse, Care Coordinator, or Care Manager (with at least 2 years in aged care).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance.
• Genuine commitment to supporting residents to live their way with dignity and grace.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver holistic, person-centred care.
• Oversee care planning, clinical governance, and resident assessments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Aged Care Act 1997.
• Promote resident choice, family engagement, and a strong sense of home.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and resident experience.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication

Job description

Are you a dedicated Care Manager with a passion for leading care teams and supporting older Australians to live with dignity and grace? PresCare Yaralla Place, part of the Apollo Care Alliance, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Care Manager to join our team.

About the Role

As a Care Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centred care in our lovely 96 bed home. Reporting to the Residential Service Manager, you will guide and support our care team, ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and Apollo Care's model of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver holistic, person-centred care.
• Oversee care planning, clinical governance, and resident assessments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Aged Care Act 1997.
• Promote resident choice, family engagement, and a strong sense of home.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and resident experience.

About You

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Clinical Nurse, Care Coordinator, or Care Manager (with at least 2 years in aged care)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance.
• A genuine commitment to supporting residents to live their way with dignity and grace
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate and Empathetic nature

What's in it for you

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive Salary of up to $125k (based on exp) & 12% Super
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + $2,650 Meals & Entertainment – https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• Care Friends– Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 access to a range of benefits for you and your immediate family.
• Career Development: Grow your career through a combination of onsite and online professional development programs, offering clear pathways for advancement within our organisation

PresCare: At PresCare, our mission is to provide the highest quality residential aged care in environments that embody the essence of home. You will experience charm, history, and the warmth of Maryborough—it’s more than a place; it’s an invitation to create your own remarkable story!

Interested?

We would love to hear from you! and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.