Care Manager

Respect Group; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Respect Group is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care at Yallambee, Millmerran, within a large regional aged care network. This full-time, onsite leadership role combines clinical expertise, compassion and team inspiration to positively influence residents’ wellbeing and life quality.

You will mentor staff, champion best practice, uphold duty of care and collaborate with families to tailor care to each individual.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act principles, documentation standards, residents’ rights, funding instruments and relevant legislation.
• Well-developed clinical knowledge and nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current National Police Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Nursing leadership and/or accreditation experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team 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.
• Ensure duty of care is upheld in line with organisational policies, professional codes, ethical standards and legislative requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on clinical practices, ensuring alignment with best practice, governance and compliance requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes.
• Oversee care planning in collaboration with residents, families and clinical teams.
• Support staff development through training, performance reviews, mentoring and education initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external providers and community stakeholders.
• Remain responsive to operational requirements, including after-hours availability when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Resident rights

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Be part of something bigger.

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support.

We exist to ensure older people receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live.

As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

This is your opportunity to join that journey.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

When you join Respect, you’re joining a team where your work has genuine purpose and where your leadership can make a difference every single day.

You’ll enjoy:

• A people-first culture built on respect, compassion and connection
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your leadership
• Opportunities to grow, develop and build your career
• Supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment
• Training and development pathways
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace where you can be yourself
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care
• Salary packaging — up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus a further $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation

About Yallambee – Millmerran.

Located in Millmerran, Yallambee is a 60 bed residential care home, providing general residential care as well as dedicated dementia support.

Yallambee incorporates several accommodation areas –

• Kooroongarra Lodge – Secure dementia care accommodation
• Yandilla Rooms – additional dementia specific accommodation
• Bringalily Lodge – broader residential accommodation

This is where your leadership can help shape the next chapter of care for the local community.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Care Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care at Yallambee, McLean Care.

This is a full-time, onsite leadership role where your clinical expertise, compassion and ability to inspire others will directly influence the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

You’ll be a trusted leader on the floor — working alongside residents, families and care teams to ensure care is safe, responsive and genuinely tailored to each individual.

You’ll mentor and empower your team, champion best practice and help create an environment where residents receive exceptional care and staff feel supported to do their best work.

No two days are the same — and every day gives you the opportunity to make a difference.

As Care Manager, you will:

• Lead and contribute to a collaborative team 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.
• Ensure duty of care is upheld in line with organisational policies, professional codes, ethical standards and legislative requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on clinical practices, ensuring alignment with best practice, governance and compliance requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes.
• Oversee care planning in collaboration with residents, families and clinical teams.
• Support staff development through training, performance reviews, mentoring and education initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external providers and community stakeholders.
• Remain responsive to operational requirements, including after-hours availability when required.

About You

You’re a confident and compassionate clinical leader who knows that great aged care starts with great people.

You’ll bring:

• A Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act principles, documentation standards, residents’ rights, funding instruments and relevant legislation.
• Well-developed clinical knowledge and contemporary nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build trust and engage effectively with residents, families and staff.
• A current National Police Certificate, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Previous nursing leadership and/or accreditation experience is desirable.

Most importantly, you’ll bring energy, empathy, integrity and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of older Australians.

More Than a Job — A Career With Purpose

At Respect, we’re building an organisation where people can belong, grow and make an impact.

With our growth, our acquisition of McLean Care and our continued investment in regional communities, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, clinical expertise and passion for exceptional aged care to a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make your mark?