Clinical Manager - Sunshine Coast

Talent Quarter Pty Limited; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Supportive Leadership

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Talent Quarter is partnering with a leading Not-for-Profit Aged Care provider on the Sunshine Coast, seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to join their residential aged care team. You will lead clinical and care teams, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining governance and compliance.

This role offers Monday–Friday 8am–4pm, with opportunities for continuous professional development and a supportive leadership team in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven clinical leadership experience in Residential Aged Care.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in governance, accreditation, audits and quality improvement.
• Sound understanding of AN-ACC, Direct Care Minutes and workforce planning.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Current Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop clinical and care teams.
• Drive clinical excellence, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee care planning, medication management, documentation and risk management.
• Monitor AN-ACC metrics, Direct Care Minutes and workforce requirements.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Work with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive care outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Team development

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Talent Quarter is proud to be partnering with a leading Not-for-Profit Aged Care provider on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to join their residential aged care team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical leader looking to make a genuine impact on resident care, support and develop a dedicated clinical team, and drive continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

What's on Offer?

• $128,852 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment
• Monday to Friday: 8am–4pm, offering great work-life balance
• Fitness Passport: Discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Discounts: Health insurance, travel, energy, technology and more
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential wellbeing support
• Career Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive Leadership: Join an established NFP provider committed to quality care

About the Role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead the clinical and care teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining strong clinical governance and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor and develop clinical and care teams
• Drive clinical excellence, quality improvement and compliance with Aged Care Standards
• Oversee care planning, medication management, clinical documentation and risk management
• Monitor Direct Care Minutes, clinical performance and workforce requirementsSupport AN-ACC assessments and funding optimisation
• Promote a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
• Work closely with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive care outcomes

About You

We are seeking a confident, hands-on clinical leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional aged care and developing high-performing teams.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Proven clinical leadership experience within Residential Aged Care
• Strong knowledge of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience in clinical governance, accreditation, audits and quality improvement
• Sound understanding of AN-ACC, Direct Care Minutes and workforce planning
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Current Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain

Desirable:

Postgraduate qualifications, IPC Lead certification or budget management experience.

If you're an experienced Clinical Manager looking for your next opportunity on the Sunshine Coast, we'd love to hear from you!