Care Manager: Lead Clinical Team in Aged Care

Opal Healthcare; Bomaderry; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal HealthCare’s Shoalhaven Place Care Community is seeking a Care Manager to lead the clinical and care workforce, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care under the Aged Care Act 2024. You will partner with the General Manager and regional teams to drive governance and performance.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on clinical governance, workforce capability, and operational outcomes, fostering a values-led, high-performing culture across the care community.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job description

Opal HealthCare’s Shoalhaven Place Care Community is seeking a Care Manager to lead the clinical and care workforce, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care under the Aged Care Act 2024. You will partner with the General Manager and regional teams to drive governance and performance.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on clinical governance, workforce capability, and operational outcomes, fostering a values-led, high-performing culture across the care community.