Care Manager

Healthcare Australia; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Clinical Leader to take a senior management role in a Sydney Metro aged care home. The role is hands-on, visible across the home, and focuses on clinical governance, team development and continuous improvement.

You will oversee RN support, care planning, AN-ACC processes, documentation and incident management, while collaborating with GPs and families to uphold quality standards and resident care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration required.
• Residential aged care experience preferred.
• Previous clinical leadership or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and care planning desired.
• Experience with AN-ACC, audits and continuous improvement is valuable.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage clinical risk and support complex care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support Registered Nurses and care teams.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning and clinical reviews.
• Support AN-ACC processes and accurate clinical documentation.
• Manage clinical incidents, risks and continuous improvement actions.
• Lead audits and maintain compliance with standards.
• Support medication management and complex resident care.
• Build clinical capability across the team.
• Collaborate with GPs, allied health and families.
• Maintain compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Risk management

Aged care governance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

About the opportunity
Our Client is seeking an experienced Clinical Leader to take on a senior management position within an established residential aged care home in Sydney Metro.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being visible across the home, supporting Registered Nurses, developing clinical capability and maintaining strong standards of resident care.

You’ll work closely with the wider management team and have access to established quality, operational and clinical support.

The role You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day clinical performance of the home, with a strong focus on clinical governance, team development and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and supporting Registered Nurses and care teams
• Overseeing resident assessments, care planning and clinical reviews
• Supporting AN-ACC processes and accurate clinical documentation
• Managing clinical incidents, risks and continuous improvement actions
• Leading audits and maintaining strong compliance standards
• Supporting medication management and complex resident care
• Building clinical confidence and capability across the team
• Working closely with GPs, allied health professionals and families
• Maintaining compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards

About you
You’ll be an experienced aged care clinician who can combine strong clinical judgement with confident people leadership.
You will ideally have:

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
• Residential aged care experience
• Previous clinical leadership or management experience
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and care planning
• Experience with AN-ACC, audits and continuous improvement
• Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills
• Confidence managing clinical risk and supporting complex care

Candidates currently working as a Care Manager, Clinical Manager, Clinical Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager or senior Registered Nurse are encouraged to apply.

Why consider it?
This opportunity offers a salary of up to $145,000 base + super, depending on experience, along with the support and resources of an established aged care provider.

You’ll also have access to professional development, broader career opportunities and a leadership structure designed to support strong clinical outcomes.

If you’re an experienced aged care Registered Nurse looking for your next leadership move in Sydney Metro, we’d be keen to speak with you.