Care Manager: Aged Care Leadership & Clinical Excellence

The Salvation Army Australia; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑ex‑

Meal and entertainment benefits up to

Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Novated car leasing

Learning and development

Scholarships

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Transfer opportunities

Make an impact

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Care Manager for Barrington Lodge in New Town, TAS, to lead clinical governance and oversee the multidisciplinary care team, ensuring a compassionate, homely environment for residents.

You will work closely with the Centre Manager to drive high-quality health outcomes, regulatory compliance, and professional development for nursing staff, with opportunities for growth within our aged care network.

Qualifications

• Alignment with The Salvation Army's values and ethos.
• Experience in senior clinical management within aged care.
• Strong people management skills with knowledge of workplace relations legislation.
• Familiarity with Aged Care legislation and accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of AN-ACC and funding optimization for resident care.
• Excellent relationship-building with residents, families and staff.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership with a can-do attitude.
• Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• National NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical care of residents, ensuring high-quality health outcomes.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring appropriate skills and knowledge are considered.
• Use critical thinking within an evidence-based framework to deliver optimal care.
• Foster a person-centered culture, respecting and valuing all individuals.
• Provide clinical leadership and support professional development of nursing and care staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in collaboration with the Centre Manager.
• Step in as acting Centre Manager when required.
• Share on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

People management

Aged care knowledge

Regulatory compliance

NDIS screening

Job description

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Care Manager for Barrington Lodge in New Town, TAS, to lead clinical governance and oversee the multidisciplinary care team, ensuring a compassionate, homely environment for residents.

You will work closely with the Centre Manager to drive high-quality health outcomes, regulatory compliance, and professional development for nursing staff, with opportunities for growth within our aged care network.