Clinical Care Manager - Copy

ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership exposure

Professional growth

Wellbeing support app

500+ brand discounts via Flare

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

Columbia Aged Care in Strathfield is seeking a Care Services Manager to oversee day-to-day clinical operations, mentor teams, and elevate care standards across the facility. You will collaborate with leadership to drive resident-centred care, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement continuous improvement to deliver outstanding health outcomes for residents and their families.

This role requires current AHPRA registration, 5+ years nursing experience with 2+ in aged care management, and a

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA is required for practice.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate nursing with 2 years in a senior management role within aged care.
• Police check and Australian working rights.
• Postgraduate studies in clinical management or leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Accreditation and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Drive clinical care excellence and optimize daily care programs.
• Lead and empower care teams including RNs and allied staff.
• Champion regulatory and funding compliance and maintain accreditation readiness.
• Analyze clinical data to drive safety, medication management and risk mitigation.
• Advocate for residents and families with personalized care plans.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Strong communication

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Tertiary studies in clinical management/health administration

Job description

Columbia Aged Care is a private health care group offering residential aged care facilities in both the metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales. The members of the Board represent several families and the company has been operating aged care facilities for over 50 years. Our focus is on the care, comfort and consideration of our residents and our aim is to provide resident centred care and service to every resident, every time.

About The Role

Our residents' wellbeing sit at the heart of everything we do. As our Care Services Manager, you will shape the day-to-day clinical operations of our Strathfield facility, fostering an environment where both staff and residents thrive. You will work closely with leadership to elevate care standards, mentor clinical teams, and drive meaningful health outcomes every single day.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Drive clinical care excellence: Direct and optimize daily personal and clinical care programs to ensure outstanding resident outcomes in line with national standards.
• Lead and empower care teams: Supervise, coach, and support Registered Nurses, care staff, and allied health professionals to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Master regulatory & funding compliance: Champion Aged Care Quality Standards, oversee AN-ACC/funding processes, and maintain continuous accreditation readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement: Analyze clinical data and incident trends to implement proactive safety, medication management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advocate for residents & families: Act as a key liaison for families and residents, guaranteeing personalized care plans that respect individual rights and choices.

What You Bring

• Current and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a senior management role within aged care.
• Valid National Police Check and full Australian working rights.
• Tertiary studies or certifications in clinical management, health administration, or clinical leadership is highly preferred.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Accreditation quality, compliance and clinical governance.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing clinical teams, with a focus on performance development and accountability.
• Proven ability to implement Work Health & Safety (WHS) and evaluate quality management systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a resident-first approach to care.

What's in It for You

• Leadership Impact: Direct exposure to facility leadership with real autonomy to shape clinical operations and care standards.
• Professional Growth: Access structured staff development opportunities, continuous learning, and career advancement.
• Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 confidential personal safety, medical and mental health support, all through one app
• Everyday Benefits: Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, at over 9,000 locations nationwide through Flare benefits.
• Employee Benefits:access to discounted private health insurance and banking products

Desired Skills and Experience

Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.