Care Manager

Mareeba Aged Care; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Meals out allowance

Training and development

Onsite leadership support

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Respect is a leading aged care provider with Cedar Place in West Kempsey seeking a Care Manager to lead high-quality, person-centred care on site. This full-time leadership role focuses on guiding clinical practice, staff development and resident wellbeing within a supportive, values-driven environment.

You’ll bring nursing registration (AHPRA), a minimum of 3 years in residential aged care, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure safe, compliant care and positive resident

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and minimum 3 years’ experience in residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and related legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to a collaborative team environment to ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents and their families.
• Mentor and guide staff, promoting excellence in clinical care and lifestyle services.
• Ensure duty of care by adhering to policies, codes of conduct, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on clinical practices ensuring alignment with best practice and governance frameworks.
• Participate in quality systems including audits, reviews, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee care planning in collaboration with residents, families and clinical teams.
• Contribute to staff development through training and performance reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN) or Nursing Diploma (Enrolled Nurse)

Job description

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

Cedar Place is located in West Kempsey, New South Wales, it offers a warm and relaxing home where residents feel truly supported. The dedicated staff are proud to care for their community and are committed to helping residents live well, with both dignity and comfort. It is a supportive, close-knit workplace where you can grow your career and enjoy a better pace of life.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within our aged care facility. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role where your clinical expertise and guidance will directly shape the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

In this role, you’ll work closely with residents, families, and care teams to ensure care is safe, responsive, and tailored to individual needs. You’ll be a trusted leader on the floor—supporting staff, guiding best practice, and ensuring clinical standards are consistently met.

This is an opportunity to step into a role where your leadership makes a visible and meaningful impact every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven environment that prioritises dignity, respect, and quality care for every resident.

We’re looking for someone who leads with confidence and empathy, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. If you’re passionate about aged care and committed to delivering excellence, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.

Join us and help create a home where residents feel safe, supported, and valued every day.

No two days are the same!

As Care Manager you will:

• Lead and contribute to a collaborative team environment to ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered to residents and their representatives.
• Mentor, support, and guide staff, promoting excellence in clinical care, lifestyle services, and team capability development.
• Ensure duty of care is upheld by adhering to organisational policies, professional codes of conduct, ethical standards, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on clinical practices, ensuring alignment with best practice standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality systems including audits, reviews, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance care outcomes.
• Oversee care planning processes in collaboration with residents, families, and clinical teams, ensuring responsive and individualised care delivery.
• Contribute to staff development through training, performance reviews, mentoring, and support of education and capability-building initiatives.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external providers, and community stakeholders while remaining responsive to operational needs, including after-hours availability when required.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse) for aged care facilities, or Nursing Diploma (Enrolled Nurse) for Victorian-based hostels.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential aged care.
• Strong working knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act principles, documentation standards, residents’ rights, and relevant funding instruments and legislation.
• Well-developed clinical knowledge and skills aligned with contemporary nursing practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Current National Police Certificate (or willingness/ability to obtain).
• Previous experience in nursing leadership and/or involvement in accreditation processes (desirable).
• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care