Care Manager

TLC Aged Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership impact

Modern residence

Career progression

Supportive leadership

TLC discounts

Private health insurance discount

Free gym membership

Novated leasing

EAP

Job summary

Whitewater Aged Care Residence in Melbourne seeks an experienced Care Manager (RN) to lead clinical excellence across the residence. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive person-centred care, and ensure compliance with contemporary aged care standards.

As a senior clinical leader, you will partner with the General Manager to deliver safe, high-quality care, support resident outcomes, and foster a collaborative, outcomes-driven culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Proven leadership experience within residential aged care.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for resident-centred care and quality outcomes.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Evidence of current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Gerontology, Aged Care or Leadership.
• Experience leading successful accreditation and quality improvement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support clinical and care teams to achieve outstanding resident outcomes.
• Oversee clinical governance, compliance and care delivery across the residence.
• Ensure resident assessments, care plans and clinical documentation are accurate and current.
• Monitor and improve quality, safety and accreditation outcomes.
• Support medication management and clinical decision-making.
• Coach and develop nurses and care staff to build capability and engagement.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, GPs and allied health professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and resident-centred culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical governance

Nursing

Quality improvement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Gerontology

Postgraduate qualification in Aged Care

Leadership qualification

Job description

Lead clinical excellence. Inspire high-performing teams. Make a genuine difference every day.

TLC Healthcare is seeking an experienced and passionate Care Manager (Registered Nurse) to join the leadership team at Whitewater Aged Care Residence in Mordialloc.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident outcomes, mentoring and developing teams, and driving a culture of clinical excellence in a modern aged care environment.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will play a key role in leading clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating an environment where residents, families and team members feel supported, valued and confident in the care provided.

Location: Whitewater Aged Care Residence, Mordialloc VIC
Employment Type: Full Time

Why Join TLC Healthcare?

At TLC, we are committed to investing in our people, supporting their growth, and creating workplaces where they can thrive.

What You'll Enjoy

• Leadership role with genuine influence on resident outcomes
• Modern, state-of-the-art aged care residence
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Discounts through the TLC Employee Shopping Portal
• Discounted private health insurance
• Free gym membership
• Novated leasing options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Whitewater

Located in Melbourne's beautiful Bayside region, Whitewater is a contemporary aged care residence focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our team is committed to building meaningful relationships with residents and families while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and service delivery.

About the Role

As Care Manager, you will provide clinical leadership across the residence, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care aligned with contemporary aged care standards.

You will lead and support multidisciplinary teams while driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support clinical and care teams to achieve outstanding resident outcomes
• Oversee clinical governance, compliance and care delivery across the residence
• Ensure resident assessments, care plans and clinical documentation are accurate and current
• Monitor and improve quality, safety and accreditation outcomes
• Support medication management and clinical decision-making
• Coach and develop nurses and care staff to build capability and engagement
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families, GPs and allied health professionals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Promote a positive, collaborative and resident-centred culture

About You

You are a confident and compassionate clinical leader who enjoys supporting teams, building strong relationships and delivering high-quality care outcomes.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Demonstrated leadership experience within residential aged care
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A passion for resident-centred care and quality outcomes
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations
• Full Australian working rights
• Postgraduate qualifications in Gerontology, Aged Care or Leadership
• Experience leading successful accreditation and quality improvement outcomes

Why TLC?

TLC Healthcare is an award-winning, leading healthcare provider committed to innovation, clinical excellence and exceptional resident experiences.

Join a team that offers:

• Award-winning workplace culture
• Global Healthy Workplace Award (Large Employer Category)
• Strong leadership support and mentoring
• Opportunities for career growth across a growing healthcare organisation
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day

If you're an experienced aged care leader looking for an opportunity to influence clinical outcomes, develop high-performing teams and contribute to a culture of excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about joining Team TLC, visit www.tlchealthcare.com.au.

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.

TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.