Care Manager

Anglicare Sydney; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Care Manager to lead clinical care delivery for residents in a Kingswood Residential Care community. You will partner with the Residential Manager, RNs, Allied Health and external providers to ensure safe, person-centred care and optimal resident outcomes.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, 3–4 years of leadership in aged care, and strong governance and care planning skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of leadership experience within aged care or residential care as a Care Manager
• 5 years of strong clinical assessment, care planning and clinical governance knowledge as a registered Nurse
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of high-quality clinical care and achievement of positive resident outcomes
• Ensure care plans are developed, reviewed and updated to reflect resident needs
• Monitor resident health, wellbeing and clinical outcomes through effective care management
• Support multidisciplinary care planning involving residents, families and healthcare professionals
• Ensure clinical benchmarks, infection control and quality standards are maintained
• Lead, mentor and support Registered Nurses and Allied Health team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, learning and continuous improvement
• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development and capability building
• Manage performance, conduct and workforce issues in partnership with the Residential Manager
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and representatives
• Ensure families are informed and supported throughout their loved one's care journey
• Ensure care delivery aligns with organisational policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Support documentation quality, funding compliance and clinical reporting requirements
• Support AN-ACC care minutes achievement and clinical funding requirements
• Contribute to clinical reviews, audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Support best practice clinical outcomes through education and continuous improvement
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for residents and staff
• Support workplace health and safety requirements and reporting obligations

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

AHPRA RN Registration (Div 1)

Job description

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength,supportand strategy to make it happen.

We are a well-respected not-for-profitthat’sbeen servingsociety’smost vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now,we’reextending our reach and impact even further.

As a Care Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring residents receive exceptional clinical care that supports dignity, choice and quality of life..

Join a purpose-driven organisation where compassion, excellence and resident-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

This is a permanent full-time onsite opportunity based at our Kingswood Residential Care home between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

As a Care Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of clinical care delivery within our Residential Care community. Working closely with the Residential Manager, Registered Nurses, Allied Health professionals and external healthcare providers, you will ensure residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care aligned with best practice standards.

You will provide clinical leadership, support care planning, monitor resident outcomes and foster a high-performing team culture that delivers exceptional resident experiences.

With compassion, professionalism and strong clinical leadership, you will:

Clinical Care & Resident Outcomes

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality clinical care and achievement of positive resident outcomes

• Ensure care plans are developed, reviewed and updated to reflect resident needs

• Monitor resident health, wellbeing and clinical outcomes through effective care management

• Support multidisciplinary care planning involving residents, families and healthcare professionals

• Ensure clinical benchmarks, infection control and quality standards are maintained

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and support Registered Nurses and Allied Health team members

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, learning and continuous improvement

• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development and capability building

• Manage performance, conduct and workforce issues in partnership with the Residential Manager

Resident & Family Engagement

• Build positive relationships with residents, families and representatives

• Ensure families are informed and supported throughout their loved one's care journey

Clinical Governance & Compliance

• Ensure care delivery aligns with organisational policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements

• Support documentation quality, funding compliance and clinical reporting requirements

• Support AN-ACC care minutes achievement and clinical funding requirements

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to clinical reviews, audits and quality improvement initiatives

• Support best practice clinical outcomes through education and continuous improvement

Safety & Workplace Culture

• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for residents and staff

• Support workplace health and safety requirements and reporting obligations

What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced and compassionate clinical leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting older Australians to live well.

What's Required

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

• 3-4 years of previous leadership experience within aged care or residential care as a Care Manager

• 5 years of strong clinical assessment, care planning and clinical governance knowledge as a registered Nurse

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

What’s Preferred

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound clinical decisions

• Computer literacy and confidence using clinical systems and documentation platforms

Why Anglicare?

• We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

• At Anglicare,you’llget the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-establishedorganisationthat’sready for the future.You’llbelong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

• On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.

• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation,mealsand entertainmentand alsotax free with salary packaging.

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career

• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers

• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career, that means more?

All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date: October 11, 2026