Clinical Manager

Baptistcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Discounted gym memberships

Novated car leasing

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave options

Health & wellbeing support

Counselling services

Spiritual care

Nutrition advice

Study assistance up to $3000/year

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking a Clinical Manager for Balladong Gardens, York, WA. Lead safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care across two regional homes, with options to combine roles for broader leadership.

The role is permanent part‑time (30 hours per fortnight) with regional leadership responsibilities and a metropolitan lifestyle, commuting two days weekly from Perth. Experience in aged care leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior clinical leadership experience in aged care.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills and customer-centric approach.
• Ability to interpret clinical and financial reports and metrics.
• Knowledge of AN‑ACC, aged care legislation and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and allied health services.
• Guide assessment and care planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with AN‑ACC, Accreditation Standards and BaptistCare policies.
• Strengthen clinical governance and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Communication skills

Customer-centric mindset

Interpret clinical and financial data

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

$62.90 p/hour + 12% Super + NFP salary packaging

Lead with care — shape clinical standards at Balladong Gardens

Integrity in action — guide a team that puts residents first

Care that counts — bring your clinical leadership to York

About the Role

As the Clinical Manager at Balladong Gardens, you’ll lead the delivery of safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care that enhances resident wellbeing and supports meaningful living. This permanent part‑time role offers 30 hours per fortnight and is ideal for an experienced clinician living in Perth who wants meaningful leadership work in a regional setting while maintaining a metropolitan lifestyle. York is a manageable commute for two dedicated days each week, offering variety, balance and the chance to make a real impact in a close‑knit community.

For the right candidate, there is also a unique opportunity to combine this role with the Clinical Manager position at Kalkarni in nearby Brookton, creating a full‑time leadership opportunity across two BaptistCare aged care homes. This arrangement provides broader clinical leadership responsibility, increased hours and the chance to influence care outcomes across two supportive regional communities

You’ll oversee clinical and allied health services, guide assessment and care planning, and ensure compliance with AN‑ACC, Accreditation Standards and BaptistCare policies. Your leadership will shape practice standards, strengthen clinical governance and support a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Team

Balladong Gardens is home to a committed Residential & Retirement Living team who put residents at the centre of every decision. The York team is known for its supportive culture, strong collaboration and genuine care. Many of our leaders and staff travel from Perth for part‑time or flexible arrangements, making this a welcoming environment for clinicians who enjoy regional work while living in the city.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You’ll enjoy:

Competitive hourly rate of $62.90 + 12% super

Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*

Discounted gym memberships & novated car leasing

Flexible work arrangements & additional leave options

Health & wellbeing support including free counselling, spiritual care & nutrition advice

Study assistance up to $3000 per year

Access to learning programs including LinkedIn Learning

About You

You’re an experienced clinical leader who brings confidence, compassion and a strong commitment to person‑centred care. You’ll have:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Senior clinical leadership experience in aged care

Strong capability in leading multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of AN‑ACC, aged care legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards

Excellent communication skills and a customer‑centric mindset

Ability to interpret clinical and financial reports

Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and Christian identity

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.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre‑employment medical.

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