Client Relations Manager - Central Coast

Dementia and Aged Care Services; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card for work and personal use

E-tag for eligible work-related travel

Salary packaging

Job summary

Dementia and Aged Care Services is seeking an experienced Client Relations Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients receiving Support at Home services on the Central Coast. You will build trusted relationships with clients and families, coordinate quality services and manage budgets to ensure funding is used effectively.

Join a team that supports autonomy with leadership guidance and offers clear career progression toward senior regional roles, while helping older people stay well and live

Qualifications

• Experience in Support at Home, Home Care Packages or community aged care.
• Background in care management or care coordination.
• Ability to manage client budgets and funding utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~50–60 Support at Home clients.
• Develop and review goal-focused care and service plans.
• Coordinate services that promote wellness, independence, reablement and social connection.
• Manage client budgets, expenditure and service utilisation.
• Help clients understand funding, fees and service options.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families and service providers.
• Monitor service quality and respond to changing needs, risks or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and meet quality, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strengthen local referral networks and support service growth.

Skills

Support at Home

Care coordination

Budget management

Client relationships

Communication

Driver's licence

Job description

Client Relations Manager - Central Coast

Dementia and Aged Care Services – Kanwal NSW

Client Relations Manager – Support at Home (Central Coast, NSW)

Office Based in Kanwal

$105,000–$110,000 + super + salary packaging

• Fuel card for work and personal use
• E-tag for eligible work-related travel
• Portfolio of approximately 50–60 clients
• Clear pathway to senior and regional leadership roles

Help older people stay well, independent and engaged at home

Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) is seeking an experienced Client Relations Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients receiving services through the Support at Home program.

You will build trusted relationships with clients and families, coordinate quality and responsive services, and manage client budgets to ensure funding is used effectively. Your work will help older people achieve their goals, respond to changing needs and continue living well at home.

With autonomy, experienced leadership support and opportunities for career progression, this is a chance to make a visible difference across the Central Coast.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50–60 Support at Home clients.
• Develop and review goal-focused care and service plans.
• Coordinate services that promote wellness, independence, reablement and social connection.
• Manage client budgets, expenditure and service utilisation.
• Help clients understand their funding, fees and service options.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families and service providers.
• Monitor service quality and respond promptly to changing needs, risks or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and meet quality, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strengthen local referral networks and support service growth.

About you

You are an experienced aged care or community services professional who combines strong client relationships with sound financial and operational judgement.

You will bring:

• Experience in Support at Home, Home Care Packages or community aged care.
• A background in care management, case management or care coordination.
• Confidence managing client budgets and service utilisation.
• Knowledge of person-centred care, wellness and reablement.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Why join DACS?

• $105,000–$110,000 plus super and salary packaging.
• Fuel card for both work and personal use.
• E-tag for eligible work-related travel.
• Autonomy supported by experienced leaders.
• Career pathway to Senior Client Relations Manager or Regional Services Manager.
• The opportunity to help older people remain well, connected and independent at home.