Clinical Manager

Job Q; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St Vincent's Care Services Eltham is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead nursing and care teams, ensuring resident-centred, evidence-based clinical care across the Willandra facility. You will mentor staff, oversee governance and regulatory obligations, and partner with families and multidisciplinary teams.

You must be an registered RN with AHPRA, have substantial aged care leadership experience, and demonstrate strong clinical assessment, risk management, and digital literacy in electronic

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
• Minimum 3 years in residential aged care management.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee safe, high-quality clinical care.
• Coach and support nursing and care teams.
• Monitor resident outcomes and improve quality indicators.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

AHPRARN

Digital literacy

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

#### Clinical ManagerMelbourne, VIC 3000Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description:Better and fairer care. Always.For over 170 years, St Vincent's has stood as a pioneer in compassionate, high-quality care. Inspired by the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead, we are now embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: Bringing Care Home. This bold strategy redefines how we serve our communities, extending our reach beyond traditional residential and hospital settings directly into people's homes.The OpportunityAs the Clinical Manager, you will be a mentor and leader, fostering a safe and supportive workplace for staff and volunteers while ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care. Reporting to the Residential Care Services Manager, you will inspire and coach nursing and care staff, promote professional accountability and foster a culture of compassion, collaboration and continuous improvement.This Permanent Full Time position is based in our Residential Aged Care Home located in Eltham.St Vincent's Care Services Eltham is situated on 17 acres with a vast amount of green space and beautiful natural surroundings. It is unique in that we have two separate facilities located on the one property.With a combined total of 126 residents living at Eltham & Willandra, the role of Clinical Manager Willandra will be overseeing the care and support for 63 residents in Willandra. We provide a welcoming and inclusive community where our residents enjoy the comfort of a relaxed lifestyle.Key Responsibilities:Lead and oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred clinical care, providing expert leadership in complex areas such as dementia care, behaviour support, medication safety, and infection controlStrengthen clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance to ensure full adherence to the Aged Care Act 2024 and strengthened Aged Care Quality StandardsMonitor clinical performance, resident outcomes, incidents, and quality indicators to identify, evaluate, and implement sustainable clinical improvementsProvide active clinical leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional support to nursing and care teams while fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace cultureBuild strong, collaborative relationships with residents, families, representatives, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support exceptional resident experiences and service-wide improvement.About You:Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA - Nursing and Midwifery Board of AustraliaDemonstrated clinical leadership or management experience in residential aged care, ideally with at least three years in a comparable roleComprehensive understanding of the Aged Care Act 2024, strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, and contemporary regulatory requirementsAdvanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, combined with sound digital literacy in electronic clinical systemsStrong alignment with St Vincent's values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.Things that work for you:. Permanent Full Time opportunity - Monday to Friday working arrangements. Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's. Opportunities for ongoing professional development, clinical leadership and career progression. The opportunity to directly influence clinical practice, resident wellbeing and quality outcomes. More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum. Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!Pre-Employment ChecksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including Responsible Persons, NDIS Worker Screening and relevant immunisation checks.Equal Opportunity and ReconciliationAt St Vincent's, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us.St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https:--www.svha.org.au-about-us-reconciliationHow To ApplyPlease submit your application via the Apply button. Email applications will not be accepted at this time.Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.Closing Date:26 November 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https:--www.svha.org.au-about-us-reconciliation or get in contact atView Reconciliation Action Plan