Care Manager

Opal HealthCare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Leadership training

Impact on care

Strong regional support

Job summary

Opal HealthCare invites an experienced Care Manager to join our Warrnambool leadership team. You will partner with the General Manager and Regional teams to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care, while guiding clinical governance and workforce development.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will balance clinical excellence with operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a values-led culture across our care community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and minimum 3 years in residential aged care.
• Proven ability to lead clinical teams and drive regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC.
• Skilled in change management and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory obligations
• Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and changes in resident condition
• Monitor and analyse clinical indicators, incidents and risk trends
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
• Build relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health providers
• Ensure adherence to Aged Care Act 2024 requirements and reporting obligations
• Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence
• Lead compliance with incident management and accreditation standards
• Foster a values-led, high-performing culture
• Oversee education, onboarding and competency development

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed - people do.

As one of Australia's largest aged care providers, with over 22,000 team members across 150 care communities, we offer genuine scale, career progression, and the opportunity to influence care outcomes at a national level.

We are currently seeking a Care Manager to join our leadership team, working in close partnership with the General Manager and Regional Clinical & Operations Teams to deliver exceptional clinical care and lead high-performing teams.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the clinical and care workforce to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care aligned to the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Quality Standards, and AN-ACC requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing clinical governance, workforce capability, and operational performance.

Warrnambool Place Care Community

is located on the western fringe of the beautiful Great Ocean Road, our Care Communityis a happy and loving place for people from all walks of life. Residents enjoy spending time with friends and family in our sensory gardens, which are ideal for socializing, relaxing or putting green thumbs to work. We have strong ties to the local community, with many residents being long-time locals in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory obligations
• Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and changes in resident condition
• Monitor and analyse clinical indicators, incidents and risk trends
• Apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
• Build relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health providers
• Ensure adherence to Aged Care Act 2024 requirements and reporting obligations
• Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence
• Lead compliance with incident management and accreditation standards
• Foster a values-led, high-performing culture
• Oversee education, onboarding and competency development

About You

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration (minimum 3 years)
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care
• An excellent understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC
• Ability to lead change, manage risk, and improve outcomes
• A visible, values-led leader who is a natural mentor with a passion for building high-performing teams

Why Opal HealthCare?

• Scale & Opportunity: National organisation with career pathways to move up and across into various opportunities that align to your growth.
• Leadership Development: Access to multiple leadership programs, scholarship programs under the Opal HealthCare Academy https://shorturl.at/xRzMH
• Impact: a tangible opportunity to influence excellence in clinical outcomes at scale
• Support: Backed by experienced leaders, modern systems, and strong regional support.

Join Us

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your clinical expertise and leadership capability will directly influence resident outcomes and team success.