Care Team Manager

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Gosford; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Tax‑free salary packaging to $18,550

Career growth opportunities

Medibank Private Health Insurance'

Study assistance up to $3000/year

Supportive workplace

Wellness programs

Fitness Passport

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking an experienced Care Team Manager to lead clinical care operations at Bethshan Gardens Centre in Wyee. You will guide a team of nurses and care staff to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care daily.

This fixed-term 12‑month role offers Monday–Friday hours, opportunities for extension, and a pathway to acting Residential Manager. Accommodation may be arranged, with competitive salary packaging and study support.

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care operations and ensure safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Mentor and develop staff and support complex care needs.
• Drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Support clinical decision‑making and governance.
• Lead and motivate the care team to deliver exceptional resident outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Nursing Leadership

Aged Care

Clinical Governance

Staff Development

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Management

Postgraduate qualifications in Dementia

Postgraduate qualifications in Gerontology

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

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.

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.