Care Manager

Apollo Care Alliance; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to $120,000

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax‑s

$2,650 in meals and entertainment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Job summary

Vincent Court, part of the Apollo Care Alliance, seeks an experienced Care Manager to lead high-quality, person-centered aged care across an 87-bed community. You will provide clinical oversight, guide care teams, and champion continuous improvement while meeting aged care standards.

You will collaborate with families, GPs and internal teams to align on resident care, ensure documentation accuracy, and promote consistent, compassionate care delivery across the network.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in residential aged care.
• AHPRA registration essential.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Expertise in care governance, clinical leadership and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to care teams and drive resident outcomes.
• Oversee care plans implementation and staff development.
• Contribute to clinical governance initiatives and policy development.
• Serve as main contact for families, GPs, allied health and internal teams.
• Ensure clinical compliance, documentation and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership in aged care

English communication

Care governance & quality improvement

Mentoring & driving change

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Are you an experienced aged care leader looking for a role that blends adventure with impact? Do you thrive on variety, solving challenges, and driving excellence in care?

This role is an opportunity to join a progressive, forward-thinking organisation that is redefining aged care through innovation, compassion, and strong clinical and operational leadership. Vincent Court are seeking an experienced and driven Care Manager to support our 87-bed Vincent Court community.

About the Role

As a Care Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, providing clinical oversight and guidance to care teams. You will ensure care plans are effectively implemented, support staff development, and drive continuous improvement in care outcomes while maintaining strong compliance with aged care standards.

• Providing clinical leadership and guidance to care teams, supporting best practice and enhancing resident outcomes and experience.
• Contributing to clinical governance initiatives, including care planning improvements and policy development.
• Act as a key contact for families, GPs, allied health professionals, and internal teams—making sure everyone is aligned on a resident’s care.
• Ensuring high standards of clinical compliance, documentation, and continuous quality improvement across all services.
• Acting as a key link between care teams and the broader Apollo Care network to promote consistency in clinical practice and person-centred care delivery.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in residential aged care.
• AHPRA registration (essential).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (essential)
• Strong expertise in care governance, clinical leadership, and quality improvement.
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset with a passion for mentoring and driving positive change.
• A dedicated professional with a long-term commitment to our organisation and the aged care sector, driven by compassion and empathy.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary of up to $120,000k (based on experience) + 12% Superannuation
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging – Up to $15,900 tax free income and $2,650 in meals and entertainment
• The opportunity to lead a well-respected and passionate team with a supportive organisation behind you
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians and their families
• An Employee Assistance Program(EAP) with 24/7 access to a range of benefits for you and your immediate family

Checks and Registrations:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Full working rights in Australia

Please note: Shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received, and this vacancy will close once an employment offer has been accepted

Apollo Care:

Vincent Court is proudly part of theApollo Care Alliance, an innovative national provider with a unique vision to strengthen not-for-profit aged care communities. Our progressive operating model enhances

Additional information

• Competitive Base Salary
• Up to $15,900 tax free income and $2,650 in meals and entertainment
• An Employee Assistance Program(EAP) with 24/7 access to a range of benefits