Care Team Manager

BaptistCare; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Tax-free salary packaging

Career growth opportunities

Private health insurance discount

Study assistance

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking an experienced Care Team Manager to lead the clinical care operations at Bethshan Gardens Centre in Wyee. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term role focuses on guiding a team of nurses and care staff to deliver safe, person-centred care.

You will mentor staff, oversee clinical practices, support complex care needs and drive continuous improvement. The role offers potential extension and opportunities to act as Residential Manager, with accommodation available if

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Three to five years’ experience in aged care or complex clinical environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of aged care standards, clinical governance and best practice.
• Infection Prevention & Control qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care operations across the service and mentor a team of nurses and care staff.
• Oversee clinical practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Support complex care needs and resident wellbeing.
• Foster staff development and uphold high standards of governance.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Management, dementia, Gerontology, or Training and Assessment

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Infection Prevention & Control qualification

Job description

Fixed Term - Full Time Opportunity for 12 months

Idyllic Central Coast location in Wyee

Opportunity to influence care quality, mentor others, and create lasting impact.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Care Team Manager to lead the clinical care operations at our Bethshan Gardens Centre in Wyee. In this key leadership role, you will guide and support a dedicated team of nurses and care staff, ensuring residents receive safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care every day.

You will oversee clinical practices, mentor and develop staff, support complex care needs, and drive continuous improvement across the service. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with strong people leadership to make a meaningful impact on residents, families and your team.

This role will be offered full time - Monday - Friday for a 12-month duration with the possibility for extension.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Management, dementia, Gerontology, or Training and Assessment.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (preferred).

Why Join Us?

• Accommodation can be arranged if required
• Competitive salary with access to tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550
• Real career growth as this role will allow for acting opportunities as the Residential Manager
• Discount for Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where your leadership is recognised and valued
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Fitness Passport

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for leading others and delivering high‑quality aged care. You bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Three to five years’ experience in aged care or complex clinical environments
• Proven experience leading and developing clinical teams
• Strong understanding of aged care standards, clinical governance and best practice
• Confidence in managing complex care needs and supporting clinical decision‑making
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality outcomes and resident wellbeing
• Infection Prevention & Control qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Postgraduate qualifications in management, gerontology or training and assessment are highly regarded.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks including police, reference, and medical screening as applicable.

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare -Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Recruitment Agencies: This role is managed by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.