Care Manager | Residential Aged Care

Sharp & Carter; Geelong; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary circa $150K

Career progression towards Facility/RO

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts & employee benefits

Discounted health insurance options

Novated leasing opportunities

Professional development & leadership託

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Supportive leadership & operational 팀

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a leading aged care provider to recruit a Care Manager (Clinical) for a large residential home in Geelong. The role reports to the RACM/Facility Manager and acts as second-in-charge, guiding clinical operations and people leadership.

You will lead clinical operations, mentor nursing teams, drive quality outcomes and ensure safe, person-centred care for 100–150+ residents in a well-supported environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in nursing leadership or management.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care.
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experience leading clinical teams and staff development.
• Financial and workforce management experience (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing and care teams.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality person-centred care.
• Support clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor resident outcomes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee care planning and clinical documentation.
• Lead workforce planning and allocate resources effectively.
• Support accreditation and audit preparation activities.
• Foster a positive and engaged team culture.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Nursing leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Quality standards

Job description

Care Manager (Clinical) | Residential Aged Care
Full time Permanent | Leadership Opportunity | Geelong

We're partnering with a highly respected aged care provider to recruit an experienced Care Manager for one of their large residential aged care homes.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Clinical Care Manager, Deputy Director of Nursing (DDON), Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Managerlooking to step into a broader leadership position within a well-supported aged care environment.

About the Home

• Large residential aged care home
• Approximately 100-150+ residents
• Offering permanent residential care, dementia support, respite care, palliative care and complex clinical care services
• Supported by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Personal Care Workers, Allied Health professionals, lifestyle teams and hospitality staff

Reporting Structure

As the Care Manager, you'll report directly to the:Residential Aged Care Manager (RACM) / Facility Manager and work closely GPs, Nursing, Allied Health team and Care staffs

You will be considered the second-in-charge of the home, playing a critical role in supporting both clinical operations and people leadership.

About the Role

This role combines clinical leadership, operational oversight, mentoring and quality management.

You'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day clinical operations of the home while ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person‑centred care. You'll lead from the front, support your nursing teams, drive quality outcomes, and contribute to the overall success of the home.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide leadership and support to nursing and care teams
• Ensure delivery of high-quality person‑centred care
• Support clinical governance and risk management frameworks
• Monitor resident outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Oversee clinical documentation and care planning processes

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards
• Support accreditation and audit preparation activities
• Manage incidents, investigations and corrective actions
• Monitor quality indicators and clinical performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Team Development

• Mentor and support Registered Nurses and Clinical Care Coordinators
• Assist with onboarding and clinical education initiatives
• Support performance management processes
• Foster a positive and engaged team culture

Operational Management

• Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation
• Oversee clinical supplies, stock and equipment requirements
• Contribute to budget management and financial performance
• Support occupancy and resident admission processes
• Partner with families to ensure positive resident experiences

About You

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a nursing leadership or management position
• Previous experience within Residential Aged Care
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Experience managing clinical teams and supporting staff development
• Proven ability to manage clinical risk, quality and compliance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with care planning, assessments and clinical governance
• Financial and workforce management experience (highly regarded)

Benefits

• Market competitive salary circa $150K
• Career progression towards Facility Manager or Regional Leadership roles
• Join a large, well-supported aged care provider
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Retail discounts and employee benefits program
• Discounted health insurance options
• Novated leasing opportunities
• Professional development and leadership training
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive leadership and operational teams