Care Manager

Anglicare; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Professional development andLeadership

Discounts for staff

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare is seeking a motivated Care Manager for Brian King Gardens, Castle Hill, to lead the clinical team and ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

You will collaborate with the Residential Manager and families, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in clinical standards while aligned with Anglican values.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Experience as Care Manager or senior Registered Nurse in aged care.
• Hands-on approach to ensuring quality clinical care.
• Ability to supervise, delegate and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to Anglicare's Christian values.
• Knowledge of aged care accreditation standards.
• Postgraduate study in geriatrics, dementia or palliative care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish comprehensive communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Keep residents and families informed about clinical issues.
• Mentor staff and share clinical knowledge to support patient care.
• Oversee activities of the clinical team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

AHPRA registration

Care management

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Postgraduate study in geriatrics / palliative care

Job description

We're seeking a motivated Care Manager who is passionate about quality clinical care to join an exceptional team of care professionals based in Brian King Gardens, Castle Hill on a permanent fulltime basis. Working closely with the Residential Manager of Brian King Gardens, you will ensure that our residents’ clinical and health outcomes are met and understood by overseeing the activities of our clinical team. You will also ensure the clinical excellence in the home, that all Anglicare policies, procedures and practises are followed and that clinical standards are continually improved. Moreover, you will ensure that a person-centred approach is taken to resident care. To be successful in this role, you will have solid clinical experience, proven leadership capabilities and a true passion for enhancing the life and wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate will be a People Manager, strong problem solver, team orientated and highly organised.

Your opportunity

You will be responsible for establishing comprehensive communication between the multidisciplinary team within the facility and other relevant staff. You will work closely with the residents’ families, ensuring that they are fully informed about clinical issues relating to their relative. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning of the team through mentoring staff and sharing clinical knowledge and skills.

About you:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience as Care Manager or senior Registered Nurse within Aged care
• A ‘hands on’ approach to ensuring quality clinical care
• The ability to supervise, delegate and work as part of a team
• A commitment to the Christian values of Anglicare
• Demonstrated knowledge of aged care accreditation standards
• Post graduate study in relevant discipline/s (geriatrics, dementia, palliative care) highly desirable

Why Anglicare?

Why Anglicare? For 170 years Anglicare has been serving those in need - providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. Today we employ 6,000 staff and are blessed to serve alongside 1,500 volunteers. 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’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong 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:

• Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life
• Increase your take-home pay 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?

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 peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Please note that successful completion of background checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance may be required as part of the employment process for this role.

Application Close Date: October 12, 2026

Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the theory to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we’re committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards

Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more.

Salary Packaging

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. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program

At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.